Are you trying to hyphenate scales ? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
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An ordered reference standard Judging on a scale of 1 to 10 |
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Relative magnitude They entertained on a grand scale |
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The ratio between the size of something and a representation of it The scale of the map The scale of the model |
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A specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin |
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A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin |
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(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave) |
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A measuring instrument for weighing Shows amount of mass |
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An indicator having a graduated sequence of marks |
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A metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) |
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A flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals |
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Measure by or as if by a scale This bike scales only 25 pounds |
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Pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard |
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Take by attacking with scaling ladders The troops scaled the walls of the fort |
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Reach the highest point of We scaled the Mont Blanc |
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Climb up by means of a ladder |
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Remove the scales from Scale fish |
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Measure with or as if with scales Scale the gold |
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Size or measure according to a scale This model must be scaled down |