Weighlock

Translation of "weighlock" into Russian

Noun

/ˈweɪlɒk/

/ˈweɪlɑk/

weighlock

weighlocks pl

весовая камера

The boat passed through the weighlock to determine its cargo weight.

Лодка прошла через весовую камеру, чтобы определить вес груза.

Noun

/ˈweɪlɒk/

/ˈweɪlɑk/

A weighlock is a type of lock on a canal where boats are weighed to determine the tolls they must pay based on their cargo weight.

The canal workers guided the barge into the weighlock to assess the toll for its cargo of coal.

The building or fixed structure that houses such a canal weighlock.

The historic weighlock in Syracuse now functions as a museum.

Adjective

/ˈweɪlɒk/

/ˈweɪlɑk/

Relating to or serving as a weighlock.

The weighlock machinery was restored to working order for the exhibition.