See also: spring balance (UK)
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Definition of spring scale - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
measuring toolTECH. US device measuring weight or force by a spring's elasticityTECH. US
- He used a spring scale to weigh the fish he caught.
- The scientist used a spring scale in the experiment.
- A spring scale can measure the force of gravity on an object.
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device measuring weight or force by a spring's elasticity
Expressions with spring
to rise or jump suddenly from a position
He sprang up from his chair when he heard the news.
person who is no longer young
She admitted she was no spring chicken anymore.
move or jump suddenly from a place
The cat sprang from the tree onto the roof.
suddenly present something unexpected to someone
They sprang the news on us during dinner.
cause a trap to close suddenly
The hunter sprang a trap to catch the rabbit.
lively and energetic manner of walking
After getting the raise, she walked home with a spring in her step.
break out or escape from confinement
The prisoners managed to spring out of the cell.
start working or functioning suddenly
The old car sprang to life after a few tries.
appear suddenly in one's thoughts as an example
When I think of summer, beaches spring to mind.
very cheerful and lively, showing happiness and energy
She was full of the joys of spring after hearing the good news!
person who is not very young anymore
Despite her energy, she's no spring chicken.
begin leaking suddenly or unexpectedly
The old boat sprang a leak during the storm.
unexpectedly reveal or announce something
They decided to spring a surprise by announcing their engagement at the party.
feeling of laziness with spring's warm weather
His spring fever made him nap all afternoon.
pay for something willingly or generously
She decided to spring for dinner tonight.
lively and energetic manner of walking
She walked into the room with a spring in her step.
begin doing something suddenly and quickly
When the alarm rang, they sprang into action.
suddenly become active or lively
The old car sprang into life with a loud roar.
appear suddenly and unexpectedly in sight
The deer sprang into view from behind the trees.
feeling of renewal and hope during spring
Spring is in the air, and everyone feels hopeful.
unexpectedly present or reveal something to someone
They decided to spring the news on him during the meeting.
tell someone news suddenly and unexpectedly
Don't spring the news on her right before dinner.
begin doing something quickly and energetically
When the alarm rang, they sprang to action.
move quickly to a standing position
The soldiers spring to attention at the officer's command.
Expressions with scale
decrease the intensity or frequency of an activity
The company decided to scale back its marketing efforts this quarter.
increase size, amount, or production gradually
The company plans to scale up operations next year.
reduce the size while keeping proportions
They decided to scale down the model for the presentation.
in a way that handles large quantities efficiently
The company can produce goods at scale.
beyond the normal range
His enthusiasm for the project is off the scale.
not correctly proportioned
The model was out of scale with the rest of the display.
sway the result toward one side or the other
One witness's testimony could tip the scale in the defendant's favor.
achieve great success or reach the highest level
She scaled the heights of the music industry.
give unfair help to one side in a situation
He put his thumb on the scale during the contest.
achieve a higher level of success
The company scaled new heights with its latest product launch.
remove a layer from a surface
The workers scaled off the old paint.
device that measures weight using electronic parts and a digital display
The nurse placed the baby gently on the electronic scale.
device for measuring weight of food or ingredients
Please use the kitchen scale to weigh the flour.
in a way that copies something but with reduced size or extent
The team tested the new process on a smaller scale first.
produced or done in large quantities
They initiated a large-scale manufacturing process.
set of ordered choices used to judge or measure something
Participants answered each question using a five-point rating scale.
temperature measurement scale where water freezes at 0 and boils at 100
The thermometer showed 28 degrees on the Celsius scale.
happening or affecting everywhere in the world
Climate change is a problem on a global scale.
very large or impressive in size or amount
They planned a celebration on a grand scale.
in a very large or extensive way
They produce goods on a huge scale.
in a way that involves many people or things
The company produces goods on a large scale.
in a way that involves very large size or amount
They produced goods on a massive scale.
happening or affecting all parts of a country
This is a problem on a national scale.
system determining employee pay based on factors
The company revised its pay scale last year.
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- French:dynamomètre, ...
- German:Federwaage, ...
- Italian:bilancia a molla, ...
- Spanish:balanza de resorte, ...
- Portuguese:balança de mola, ...
- Chinese:弹簧秤, ...
- Japanese:ばねばかり, ...
- Arabic:مِيزَان زُنْبُرُكِي, ...
- Hebrew:מִשְׁקָל קָפִיץ, ...
- Russian:пружинные весы, ...
- Ukrainian:пружинні ваги, ...
- Hindi:स्प्रिंग स्केल, ...
- Bengali:স্প্রিং স্কেল, ...
- Catalan:balança de moll, ...
- Czech:pružinová váha, ...
- Danish:fjeder vægt, ...
- Dutch:veerweegschaal, ...
- Greek:ελατήριο ζυγαριάς, ...
- Hungarian:rugós mérleg, ...
- Khmer:ជញ្ជីងស្ព្រីង, ...
- Korean:용수철 저울, ...
- Persian:ترازوی فنری, ...
- Polish:waga sprężynowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):balança de mola, ...
- Romanian:cântar cu arc, ...
- Swedish:fjädervåg, ...
- Thai:เครื่องชั่งสปริง, ...
- Turkish:yaylı terazi, ...
- Vietnamese:cân lò xo, ...
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