weigh-house (Meaning)
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weigh-house (n.)
A building at or within which goods, and the like, are weighed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of weigh-house
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
weigh-house Sentence Examples
- The weigh-house was abuzz with activity as merchants brought their goods to be measured and taxed.
- The massive stone weigh-house stood as a testament to the city's prosperity and trade.
- The beam of the weigh-house swayed as it supported the heavy weight of the wool bales.
- The weigh-master carefully adjusted the scales to ensure an accurate measurement.
- The weigh-house served as a vital hub for commerce, regulating weights and ensuring fair trade.
- Merchants eagerly awaited their turn to have their goods weighed at the weigh-house.
- The weigh-house played a crucial role in the collection of customs and excise duties.
- The weigh-house's clerks diligently recorded the weight and value of each transaction.
- The weigh-master's decision on the weight of the goods could significantly affect the merchant's profit margin.
- The weigh-house served as a meeting place for merchants to exchange news and negotiate deals.
FAQs About the word weigh-house
A building at or within which goods, and the like, are weighed.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The weigh-house was abuzz with activity as merchants brought their goods to be measured and taxed.
The massive stone weigh-house stood as a testament to the city's prosperity and trade.
The beam of the weigh-house swayed as it supported the heavy weight of the wool bales.
The weigh-master carefully adjusted the scales to ensure an accurate measurement.
