noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He set the prys on the dial of the well to measure the depth.

Definition:The round face of a clock or instrument on which numbers or other readings are marked off in a circle.

From dial

Example:The prys has a metal scale that gauges the exact depth of the mine.

Definition:A device for measuring and displaying the magnitude or quantity of something, especially the side that is marked with calibrated divisions.

From scale