I. verb
1.
Synonyms: skin 2, decorticate, excorticate, peel, strip
2.
to shed scales or fragmentary surface matter
scaling skin
Synonyms: desquamate, exfoliate, flake (off), peel
Related Word: chip (off), spall (off)
II. noun
1.
Synonyms: degree 2, proportion, rate, ratio
2.
Synonyms: range 5, diapason, gamut, spectrum
III. verb
1.
Synonyms: ascend 1, climb, escalade, escalate, mount, upclimb, upgo
2.
Synonyms: measure 2, gauge