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scaled |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scale \Scale\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scaled}; p. pr & vb n. {Scaling}.] To weigh or measure according to a scale; to measure; also to grade or vary according to a scale or system. Scaling his present bearing with his past. --Shak. {To} {scale, or scale down}, {a debt, wages, etc.}, to reduce a debt, etc., according to a fixed ratio or scale. [U.S.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scaled \Scaled\, a. 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. (Zo["o]l.) Having feathers which in form color, or arrangement somewhat resemble scales; as the scaled dove. {Scaled dove} (Zo["o]l.), any American dove of the genus {Scardafella}. Its colored feather tips resemble scales. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: scaled adj 1: (zoology) having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles [syn: {scaly}, {scaley}] 2: used of armor; having overlapping metal splates attached to a leather backing
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