Definition of scale

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Scale (n.) A series of spaces marked by lines, and representing proportionately larger distances; as, a scale of miles, yards, feet, etc., for a map or plan..

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Supra-oesophagal :: Supraocular (a.) Above the eyes; -- said of certain scales of fishes and reptiles.
Rugine :: Rugine (v. t.) To scrape or rasp, as a bone; to scale..
Scaleless :: Scaleless (a.) Destitute of scales.
Transcalent :: Transcalent (a.) Pervious to, or permitting the passage of, heat..
Squamous :: Squamous () Covered with, or consisting of, scales; resembling a scale; scaly; as, the squamose cones of the pine; squamous epithelial cells; the squamous portion of the temporal bone, which is so called from a fancied resemblance to a scale..
Scale :: Scale (v. i.) To lead up by steps; to ascend.
Maggiore :: Maggiore (a.) Greater, in respect to scales, intervals, etc., when used in opposition to minor; major..
Gunter''s Quadrant :: Gunter's quadrant () A thin quadrant, made of brass, wood, etc., showing a stereographic projection on the plane of the equator. By it are found the hour of the day, the sun's azimuth, the altitude of objects in degrees, etc. See Gunter's scale..
Scale :: Scale (v. t.) To scatter; to spread.
Mixolydian Mode :: Mixolydian mode () The seventh ecclesiastical mode, whose scale commences on G..
Molybdenite :: Molybdenite (n.) A mineral occurring in soft, lead-gray, foliated masses or scales, resembling graphite; sulphide of molybdenum..
Rondle :: Rondle (n.) A round mass, plate, or disk; especially (Metal.), the crust or scale which forms upon the surface of molten metal in the crucible..
Gazogene :: Gazogene (n.) A portable apparatus for making soda water or aerated liquids on a small scale.
Seventh :: Seventh (n.) An interval embracing seven diatonic degrees of the scale.
Gunter''s Scale :: Gunter's scale () A scale invented by the Rev. Edmund Gunter (1581-1626), a professor of astronomy at Gresham College, London, who invented also Gunter's chain, and Gunter's quadrant..
Lepidoganoid :: Lepidoganoid (n.) Any one of a division (Lepidoganoidei) of ganoid fishes, including those that have scales forming a coat of mail. Also used adjectively..
Scleroderm :: Scleroderm (n.) One of a tribe of plectognath fishes (Sclerodermi) having the skin covered with hard scales, or plates, as the cowfish and the trunkfish..
Effort :: Effort (n.) An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle directed to the accomplishment of an object; as, an effort to scale a wall..
Ramenta :: Ramenta (n. pl.) Thin brownish chaffy scales upon the leaves or young shoots of some plants, especially upon the petioles and leaves of ferns..
Cylindrometric :: Cylindrometric (a.) Belonging to a scale used in measuring cylinders.
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