Weighing apparatus is a term used to describe a device used to measure the weight of an object. The most common type of weighing apparatus is scales, which is a 6-letter word that can be used to solve a crossword puzzle. Scales are typically composed of two plates or bowls suspended at equal distances from a fulcrum. When an object is placed on the plates, the distance between the plates changes and the weight of the object can be determined. Scales are used in a variety of industries, including food production, medical research, and shipping.