Associations to the word «Steelyard»

Wiktionary

STEELYARD, noun. A transportable balance with unequal arm lengths.
STEELYARD, noun. A place where steel (and possibly other metals as well) is stored and sold.

Dictionary definition

STEELYARD, noun. A portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length.

Wise words

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