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pit scale

American

[pit skeyl] / ˈpɪt ˌskeɪl /

noun

any of various small oval-shaped homopterous insects of the family Asterolecaniidae, the female members of which have their bodies embedded in a waxy mass, as in the destructive Cerococcus quercus oak wax scale, or oak scale, or covered with a waxy film.

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The gravel pit scale operator from Pinckney doesn't get paid for his performances and asks audiences to donate to charities.

From US News ● Jul. 5, 2014

The gravel pit scale operator doesn’t get paid for his performances and asks that audiences make donations to charities.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 5, 2014

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