Meaning of the word "weigh station" in English

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weigh station

US /ˈweɪ ˌsteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˈweɪ ˌsteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a place, typically beside a highway, where trucks are weighed to ensure they comply with legal limits

Example:
The truck had to stop at the weigh station before continuing its journey.
Signs for the weigh station appeared several miles before the exit.
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