Definitions
There are 18 meanings of the word
Scales.
How to pronounce scales:
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Scales - as a noun
An ordered reference standard
Example: "Judging on a scale of 1 to 10"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
graduated tableordered seriesscale of measurementHypernyms (Closely Related)
criterion11measure9standard10touchstone15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Relative magnitude
Example: "They entertained on a grand scale"
The ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
Example: "The scale of the map"
A specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scale leafHypernyms (Closely Related)
foliage11leaf7leafage11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exfoliation21scurf10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bit5chip11flake12fleck14scrap9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
musical scaleHypernyms (Closely Related)
musical notationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weighing machineHypernyms (Closely Related)
measuring devicemeasuring instrumentmeasuring systemHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indicator12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plate7shell8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shield10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cover10covering14natural coveringHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Scales - as a verb
Measure by or as if by a scale
Example: "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
Example: "The troops scaled the walls of the fort"
Climb up by means of a ladder
Measure with or as if with scales
Example: "Scale the gold"
Size or measure according to a scale
Example: "This model must be scaled down"
Example Sentences
"She stepped on the scales to check her weight."
"The fisherman caught a large salmon with shiny scales."
"I need new guitar strings for my acoustic with nylon scales."
"The snake shed its old scales and revealed a vibrant new skin."
"The judge had to balance the scales of justice in the courtroom."
Word Game Points
Is SCALES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scales is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCALES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SCALES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scales is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCALES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SCALES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scales is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCALES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
