weighbridge

Meanings

• noun

  A heavy structure with scales used to weigh vehicles or loads.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈweɪbɹɪd͡ʒ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

platform scale , truck scale

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Variants

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Lethbridge

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'weigan' meaning 'to weigh' and 'bryce' meaning 'bridge'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's longest weighbridge is located in Russia and is over 1 kilometer long.

2. Weighbridges were once used to measure the weight of livestock as well as goods.

3. In some countries, the term 'weighbridge' is also used to refer to a railway scale used to weigh trains.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scale: A device used to weigh or measure the mass of an object.

2. Truck scale: A large weighbridge used to weigh trucks and other heavy vehicles.

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Culture

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Weighbridges have been used for centuries to ensure fair trade and measure the weight of goods. In literature, the term 'weighbridge' is used metaphorically to represent a place or situation where one must make a decision or weigh the consequences.

How to Memorize "weighbridge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, heavy structure with a set of scales and a road leading up to it. Visualize a truck driving up the ramp and coming to a stop on the scales.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'weighbridge' with the idea of measuring weight and fairness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Weigh Bridge' to remember the definition: 'A heavy structure with scales used to weigh vehicles or loads'.

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