weighbridge

American

[wey-brij] / ˈweɪˌbrɪdʒ /

noun

a platform scale that stands flush with a road and is used for weighing trucks, livestock, etc.

weighbridge British

/ ˈweɪˌbrɪdʒ /

noun

a machine for weighing vehicles, etc, by means of a metal plate set into a road

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Etymology

Origin of weighbridge

First recorded in 1790–1800; weigh ¹ + bridge ¹

Example Sentences

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The upgrade to its site near Debenham, in Suffolk, will include a new processing building, weighbridge for vehicles and extra storage tanks.

From BBC

The German was referred to the stewards after he did not turn off his engine when boarding the weighbridge during Q2, damaging the device.

From The Guardian

Danish driver Kevin Magnussen finished 11th in Bahrain, after a penalty for a weighbridge error left him last at the start, while British rookie Jolyon Palmer was 11th on his debut in Australia.

From Reuters

When the skip lorry drove onto the weighbridge, Mr Eagle moved out of the way.

From BBC

He could move up a place, however, with Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado qualifying sixth but set to face the stewards after missing a weighbridge in the second phase of qualifying.

From Reuters

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