libra — meaning in English

English meaning

• Libra name A zodiac constellation traditionally pictured as a set of scales.
• pound noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
• scales noun A device with two pans used to measure and compare weight.

Senses

libra is used for these senses in English:

• Libra (zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a set of scales.
• Libra (astrology) The astrological sign for the scales, ruled by Venus and covering September 24 - October 23 (tropical astrology) or October 16 - November 16 (sidereal astrology).
• pound A unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of mass when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere.
• scales A device for measuring weight.

Libra — full definition

1. name A zodiac constellation traditionally pictured as a set of scales.
2. noun A person born under the astrological sign of Libra (roughly late September to late October).

pound — full definition

1. noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
2. noun A place where stray animals, or illegally parked vehicles, are held until claimed.
3. verb To hit something repeatedly and hard.
4. verb To beat strongly or throb, as a heart or head.

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