scales


Meanings

  • an ordered reference standard;
  • relative magnitude;
  • the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it;
  • a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
  • a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
  • (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
  • a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
  • an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
  • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
  • a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
  • measure by or as if by a scale;
    • "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;
  • reach the highest point of;
  • climb up by means of a ladder
  • remove the scales from;
  • measure with or as if with scales;
  • size or measure according to a scale;


Scrabble Score: 8

scales is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

scales is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

scales is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 10

scales is a valid Words With Friends word