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• scale — scale1 [ skeıl ] noun *** ▸ 1 size/degree/level/rate ▸ 2 arranged set ▸ 3 relationship of distance ▸ 4 for weighing ▸ 5 series of musical notes ▸ 6 hard flat piece of skin ▸ 7 substance on pipes ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) singular or uncount the size of… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• scale — I UK [skeɪl] / US noun Word forms scale : singular scale plural scales *** 1) a) [singular/uncountable] the size of something, especially when it is big scale of: Is the Government aware of the full scale of the problem? on a… …   English dictionary

• scale — scale1 [skāl] n. [ME < LL scala (in Vulg., Jacob s ladder) < L, usually as pl., scalae, flight of stairs, ladder < * scandsla < scandere, to climb: see DESCEND] 1. Obs. a) a ladder or flight of stairs b) any means of ascent 2 …   English World dictionary

• scale — scale1 scaleless, adj. scalelike, adj. /skayl/, n., v., scaled, scaling. n. 1. Zool. a. one of the thin, flat, horny plates forming the covering of certain animals, as snakes, lizards, and pangolins. b. one of the hard, b …   Universalium

• Architect's scale — A triangular architect s scale, made of brass An architect s scale is a specialized ruler designed to facilitate the drafting and measuring of architectural drawings, such as floor plans and orthographic projections. Because the scale of such… …   Wikipedia

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• H0 scale — Infobox Model Rail Scale name = H0 image filename = HO Scale Bachmann 44 tonner.jpg image caption = U.S. prototype model of an H0 scale (1:87) center cab switcher made by Bachmann shown with a pencil for size comparison. widthpx = 275px scale = 3 …   Wikipedia

• List of rail transport modelling scale standards — See also: Rail transport modelling scales This page lists the most important model railway scale standards in the world. Most standards are regional, but some have followers in other parts of the world outside their native region, most notably… …   Wikipedia

• Cotton scale — Cotton Cot ton (k[o^]t t n), n. [F. coton, Sp. algodon the cotton plant and its wool, coton printed cotton, cloth, fr. Ar. qutun, alqutun, cotton wool. Cf. {Acton}, {Hacqueton}.] 1. A soft, downy substance, resembling fine wool, consisting of the …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Dollhouse — For other uses, see Dollhouse (disambiguation). Exterior of a hand built American dollhouse A dollhouse is a toy home, made in miniature. For the last century, dollhouses have primarily been the domain of children but their collection and… …   Wikipedia