scale

noun

1.
2.
relative magnitude
3.
the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
Derived from:
scale
4.
a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
scale leaf
5.
a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
exfoliation scurf
6.
(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
pitchladder musical scale
Derived from:
scalar scalic
7.
a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
likeweight meter weighing shells weighs Weighs weighing machine
Derived from:
scale
8.
an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
Derived from:
scale
9.
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
plate shell
10.
a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
Derived from:
scale scaley scaly