the tongue of a balance. Obsolete.
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释义 | the world > relative properties > measurement > measurement by weighing > equipment for weighing > [noun] > a weighing apparatus > a balance > tongue of a balance (10) moment of a balancea1382 the tongue of a balance. Obsolete. tongue1429 In many technical applications. The pointer of a balance; also of a dial. languet1483 The tongue or pointer of a balance (balance, n.1 1). Obsolete. rare. clefa1513 The pin or needle of a weighing-beam. needle1589 A tongue or index of a scale or balance. Obsolete. cock1611 A pointer on the beam of a balance. Obsolete. trial1611 See quot. 1611. Obsolete. rare. scape1633 The tongue of a balance. Obsolete. pin1639 As part of a mechanism or construction. A rigid pointer or indicator, esp. the gnomon of a sundial. Cf. needle, n. 2d. Now rare. examen1719 The pointer of a balance, used to indicate the degree to which two weights deviate from being equal; the tongue of a balance. Obsolete. rare. |
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