Scale
111Scale moss — Scale Scale, n. [Cf. AS. scealu, scalu, a shell, parings; akin to D. schaal, G. schale, OHG. scala, Dan. & Sw. skal a shell, Dan. ski[ae]l a fish scale, Goth. skalja tile, and E. shale, shell, and perhaps also to scale of a balance; but perhaps… …
112Scale of chords — Scale Scale, n. [L. scalae, pl., scala staircase, ladder; akin to scandere to climb. See {Scan}; cf. {Escalade}.] 1. A ladder; a series of steps; a means of ascending. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, anything graduated, especially when employed… …
113Scale relativity — is a theory of physics initially developed by Laurent Nottale, working at the French observatory of Meudon, near Paris, which extends special and general relativity with a new formulation of scale invariance preserving a reference length,… …
114Scale armour — (armor), Lorica squamata, lorica plumata consists of many small scales attached to a backing material of either leather or cloth. It is similar to lamellar armour but distinguished by the presence of the backing material and it more flexible than …
115Scale analysis (mathematics) — Scale analysis is a powerful tool used in the mathematical sciences for the simplification of equations with many terms. First the approximate magnitude of individual terms in the equations is determined. Then some negligibly small terms may be… …
116Scale Force — is considered the highest waterfall in the English Lake District. Opinions can vary about how its precise height is calculated, but the total height is normally stated as 170 feet, with a single drop of water of 120 feet and several smaller drops …
117scale fee — ➔ fee * * * scale fee UK US noun [C] COMMERCE, FINANCE ► a method of charging for work where the more work you do, the less you charge per hour: »He offered a scale fee for his legal work …
118Scale Suites — (Афины,Греция) Категория отеля: Адрес: Eptanisou 7, Alimos, Афины, 17455, Греция …
119scale model — noun A model of something made in reduced size but accurate proportion • • • Main Entry: ↑scale * * * scale model, a model of something with all parts proportional: »a scale model of the new hospital …
120scale back — ˌscale ˈdown ˌscale ˈback [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they scale down he/she/it scales down …
