scaled
/skeɪld/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Covered with scales or scale-like structures.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Without scales, or with the scales removed.
Adjective
Examples
scaled herring
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scaled” mean?
Covered with scales or scale-like structures.
Is “scaled” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.