scales




See scale

scales - noun

  • an ordered reference standard
  • relative magnitude
  • the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
  • a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
  • a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
  • (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
  • a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
  • an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
  • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
  • a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals

    • scales - thesaurus

    exfoliation   plate   scurf   shell  

    Scrabble score for scales

    s is 1 c is 3 a is 1 l is 1 e is 1 s is 1
    Scrabble score = 8

    generated at 17:18:16 on 13-08-24

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