scale3 |
a series of successive steps or degrees. [10 definitions] |
scale back |
to reduce the size or extent of something from what it currently is or what it previously had been. |
scale insect |
any of numerous four-winged sucking insects, the females of which cover themselves with a round, waxy scale, under which they live on plants and deposit their eggs. |
scalene |
of a triangle, having sides of unequal lengths. |
scalene triangle |
a triangle that has three sides with different lengths. |
scaling ladder |
a long ladder used to reach to or over the tops of high walls, as by troops besieging a fortress. |
scallion |
an onion with a small bulb; green onion. [2 definitions] |
scallop |
any of various sea mollusks that have rounded, ribbed, bivalve shells and are able to swim rapidly. [6 definitions] |
scallywag |
variant of scalawag. |
scalp |
the skin that covers the part of the human head that is usu. protected by hair. [5 definitions] |
scalpel |
a small, light knife with a thin sharp blade, used. esp. in surgical operations. |
scaly |
covered with scales. [2 definitions] |
scaly anteater |
see "pangolin." |
scam |
a dishonest, often elaborate, business scheme that uses deception to obtain money, often employing the telephone or Internet to reach a large number of people. [2 definitions] |
scamp |
a mischievous person, esp. a child; rascal. [2 definitions] |
scamper |
to run quickly or playfully. [2 definitions] |
scampi |
a dish of shrimp or prawns fried or broiled in oil or butter and garlic. [2 definitions] |
scan |
to read or look over quickly; skim. [10 definitions] |
scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. [4 definitions] |
scandalize |
to shock by offending one's sense of proper or moral conduct. |
scandalmonger |
one who spreads malicious gossip. |