waag

Definitions of waag
  1. noun
    a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity
    synonyms: balans, schaal, weegschaal
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    types:
    microbalans
    balance for weighing very small objects
    veerbalans
    a balance that measure weight by the tension on a helical spring
    ponder, ponterstok, unster, weeghaak
    a portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length
    type of:
    weegtoestel
    a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
  2. noun
    equality of distribution
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    types:
    symmetrie
    balance among the parts of something
    type of:
    bouwconstructie, bouwwerk, constructie
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
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