scaled

American  

[skeyld] / skeɪld /

adjective

Armor.

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

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Other Word Forms

• underscaled adjective
• unscaled adjective

Etymology

Origin of scaled

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

Example Sentences

Sir Brian recommended the right to a jury trial should be scaled back.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He was 34 when he scaled Everest, a feat that shaped much of the rest of his life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Although timing is unclear, he expects these efforts to culminate in the release of “globally scaled new products” sometime in the future.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

When the team scaled their measurements across the North Atlantic, the results were striking.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

The riders wore scaled copper armor and snouted helms with copper tusks and long black silk plumes, and sat high on saddles inlaid with rubies and garnets.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin