beambalance
nounUK /ˈbiːmˌbæləns/
US /ˈbiːmˌbæləns/
A beam balance is a tool that uses a bar with two pans to tell which thing is heavier.
The scientist put the rock on one pan of the beam balance and weights on the other.
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2. The state of being steady and even on a narrow beam.
The gymnast showed perfect beambalance on the wooden bar.
3. A fair and equal arrangement between two sides.
The treaty created a beambalance between the two countries.
4. A device in old shops for weighing goods.
The baker used a beambalance to weigh flour for bread.