scaled
1. having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles (Freq. 1) • Syn: scaly, scaley • Similar to: armored, armoured • Derivationally related forms: scale (for: scaley), scaliness (for: scaly), scale (for: scaly) • Topics: zoology, zoological science 2. (used of armor) having overlapping metal plates attached to a leather backing • Similar to: armored, armoured
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