bascule
Meaning
- A counterbalanced structure having one end that rises as the other lowers.
- The portion of a breech-loading firearm that pivots open in order to allow access to the chamber.
Synonyms
bascule lever
weighing-machine
weigh-bridge
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbæskjuːl/
Etymology
From French basculer.
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