Scale

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

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

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