scaled

[ skeyld ]

adjective

, Armor.

1. noting armor having imbricated metal plates sewn to a flexible backing.

Other Words From

• under·scaled adjective
• un·scaled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scaled¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, scaled is from the Middle English word scalid. See scale ¹, -ed ³

Example Sentences

The threats overlap, whether it’s predictive policing and risk assessment in the near term, or more scaled and advanced systems in the longer term.

From MIT Technology Review

This was due to be handed over to Galactic early in 2016 after Scaled Composites pilots completed test flights.

From The Daily Beast

The second vehicle is nearing completion by Mojave-based company Scaled Composites.

From The Daily Beast

He was, not even six hours after he scaled a fence and broke out.

From The Daily Beast

In addition to step counts, you can see maps of his running routes and scaled difficulties of his climbs.

From The Daily Beast

Jay yelled at him to wait, and the two scaled the wall together.

From The Daily Beast

Advancing on foot, the Scots planted their ladders unperceived and scaled the wall at the point where Simon was in charge.

From Project Gutenberg

My uncle John was the third man who scaled the walls at the battle of the Horseshoe.

From Project Gutenberg

A ladder was planted and thirty-four men scaled the walls unobserved, when a chance noise startled the guard.

From Project Gutenberg

And things formidable enough to drag down that scaled horror were not foes he would choose to meet in these unlighted ways.

From Project Gutenberg

The mud must have scaled off as soon as it was dry, and when it crumbled away it took with it all the winter's accumulations.

From Project Gutenberg