SCALE


Meaning of SCALE in English

n. Function: verb

1

Synonyms: SKIN 2, decorticate, excorticate, peel, strip

2 to shed scales or fragmentary surface matter FF1C; scaling skin FF1E;

Synonyms: desquamate, exfoliate, flake (off), peel

Related Words: chip (off), spall (off)

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.