Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scales
noun
/skeɪlz/
Definition
A thin, flat, plate-like structure found on the skin of fish and reptiles, or a device used for weighing.
Examples
- The fish had shiny, silver scales that glimmered in the water.
- She stepped onto the scales to check her weight.
- The reptile shed its old scales and revealed a new, vibrant layer underneath.
Meaning
Scales can refer to either the bony or horny coverings that protect the skin of certain animals, or to the instruments that measure weight.
Synonyms
- measuring device
- balance
- weighing machine
- plates
- tiles
