scaled Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb measure by or as if by a scale
    scale.
    • This bike scales only 25 pounds
  2. verb pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
    scale.
  3. verb take by attacking with scaling ladders
    scale.
    • The troops scaled the walls of the fort
  4. verb reach the highest point of
    surmount; scale.
    • We scaled the Mont Blanc
  5. verb climb up by means of a ladder
    scale.
  6. verb remove the scales from
    scale; descale.
    • scale fish
  7. verb measure with or as if with scales
    scale.
    • scale the gold
  8. verb size or measure according to a scale
    scale.
    • This model must be scaled down
  9. adjective satellite having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles
    scaley; scaly.
  10. adjective satellite (used of armor) having overlapping metal plates attached to a leather backing

WordNet

Scaled adjective
Definitions
  1. Covered with scales, or scalelike structures; -- said of a fish, a reptile, a moth, etc.
  2. Without scales, or with the scales removed; as, scaled herring.
  3. (Zoöl.) Having feathers which in form, color, or arrangement somewhat resemble scales; as, the scaled dove.

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