scale


Meanings

  • an ordered reference standard;
    • "judging on a scale of 1 to 10"
  • relative magnitude;
    • "they entertained on a grand scale"
  • the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it;
    • "the scale of the map"
    • "the scale of the model"
  • 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
  • measure by or as if by a scale;
    • "This bike scales only 25 pounds"
  • pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
  • take by attacking with scaling ladders;
    • "The troops scaled the walls of the fort"
  • reach the highest point of;
    • "We scaled the Mont Blanc"
  • climb up by means of a ladder
  • remove the scales from;
    • "scale fish"
  • measure with or as if with scales;
    • "scale the gold"
  • size or measure according to a scale;
    • "This model must be scaled down"
  • SCALE v SCALED, SCALING, SCALES to climb up or over


Scrabble Score: 7

scale is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

scale is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

scale is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 9

scale is a valid Words With Friends word