Spring Balance (Noun)
Meaning
A balance that measure weight by the tension on a helical spring.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- I used a spring balance to weigh the large collection of books, making sure I had enough space in the moving truck.
- To ensure accurate measurements, scientists rely on a high-precision spring balance in the laboratory.
- To weigh the heavy boxes, we hung them from a sturdy spring balance attached to the ceiling.
- She carefully calibrated the spring balance before weighing the delicate instruments for the NASA experiment.
- In order to measure the weight of the fish, we suspended it from the hook of a spring balance and read the gauge.