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I . scale1 [skeɪl] N

1. scale ZOOL:

2. scale no pl MED:

II . scale1 [skeɪl] VB trans

scale2 [skeɪl] N

scale (weighing device):

scales

full-scale ADJ

1. full-scale (original size):

large-scale [ˈlɑ:dʒskeɪl, Am ˌlɑ:rdʒˈ-] ADJ

scale down VB trans

scale down demand, expectations:

scale model N

wage scale [ˈweɪdʒskeɪl] N

Usage examples with scales

scales
to tip the scales fig

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Many references to the bridge describe it as snakelike for its winding path, and some even refer to the stainless steel plates as scales with discussion of reptilian forms.
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Other characters include stalked buds with just one pair of scales, and flowers on arching to pendulous racemes.
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In order to arrive at a cosmological model, however, theoreticians needed to make assumptions about the nature of the largest scales of the universe.
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However, the simulations should be long enough to be relevant to the time scales of the natural processes being studied.
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The forewings are densely speckled with black-tipped and black scales.
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These scales can be roughly categorized as microscale, mesoscale and macroscale.
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Hind wing uniform, unmarked except for a large patch of light-brown, densely set hair-like scales on the outer upper third of the wing.
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His teaching method made use of charts and what he called ladders, to explain scales, staffs, clefs, note values, intervals, and dynamics.
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The lateral line is complete with tubes on scales; 24-25 lateral line scales, 42-48 vertical rows.
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These scales are very resistant to everyday shop contaminants and debris.
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