intransitive verb
Definition: To climb or ascend, often referring to going up something like a mountain or a wall.
Example: The climbers decided to scale the steep cliff despite the challenging weather conditions.
noun
Definition: A system or device used to measure weight or size, or a series of marks used to represent a range of values, such as on a map or a musical scale.
Example: The architect used a scale to ensure the building plans were accurate.
transitive verb
Definition: To remove something from a surface, especially in a way that makes it clean or smooth, or to adjust something according to a standard or by specific amounts.
Example: The dentist had to scale the patient's teeth to remove the tartar buildup.