scales

[US]/[ˈskeɪlz]/
[UK]/[ˈskeɪlz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a device for weighing things; the bony plates that cover the body of a fish or reptile; a range or series; musical scales
v.to weigh; to rise or increase

Phrases & Collocations

scales weigh

fish scales

scales tipped

weigh scales

scales fell

scales removed

scales indicate

scales balance

scales shimmer

scales measure

Example Sentences

the chef carefully weighed the ingredients on kitchen scales.

she practiced playing scales on the piano every day.

the fish had shimmering silver scales covering its body.

justice is said to be blind, wearing scales to weigh the evidence.

he used bathroom scales to monitor his weight loss progress.

the company's sales increased across all scales of the business.

the building's design incorporated scales of different sizes.

she bought new digital scales to measure flour for baking.

the musician practiced scales to improve their finger dexterity.

the legal system must consider all scales of injustice.

he climbed the scales of success through hard work and dedication.

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