[W/K] :: Platform scale

  Scale \Scale\ (sk[=a]l), n. [AS. sc[=a]le; perhaps influenced by
     the kindred Icel. sk[=a]l balance, dish, akin also to D.
     schaal a scale, bowl, shell, G. schale, OHG. sc[=a]la, Dan.
     skaal drinking cup, bowl, dish, and perh. to E. scale of a
     fish. Cf. Scale of a fish, Skull the brain case.]
     1. The dish of a balance; hence, the balance itself; an
        instrument or machine for weighing; as, to turn the scale;
        -- chiefly used in the plural when applied to the whole
        instrument or apparatus for weighing. Also used
        figuratively.
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              Long time in even scale
              The battle hung.                      --Milton.
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              The scales are turned; her kindness weighs no more
              Now than my vows.                     --Waller.
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     2. pl. (Astron.) The sign or constellation Libra.
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     Platform scale. See under Platform.
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  Platform \Plat"form`\, n. [Plat, a. + -form: cf. F. plateforme.]
     1. A plat; a plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern. Used also
        figuratively. [Obs.] --Bacon.
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     2. A place laid out after a model. [Obs.]
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              lf the platform just reflects the order. --Pope.
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     3. Any flat or horizontal surface; especially, one that is
        raised above some particular level, as a framework of
        timber or boards horizontally joined so as to form a roof,
        or a raised floor, or portion of a floor; a landing; a
        dais; a stage, for speakers, performers, or workmen; a
        standing place.
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     4. A declaration of the principles upon which a person, a
        sect, or a party proposes to stand; a declared policy or
        system; as, the Saybrook platform; a political platform.
        "The platform of Geneva." --Hooker.
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     5. (Naut.) A light deck, usually placed in a section of the
        hold or over the floor of the magazine. See Orlop.
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     Platform car, a railway car without permanent raised sides
        or covering; a f?at.
  
     Platform scale, a weighing machine, with a flat platform on
        which objects are weighed.
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