Word Type

Proper Noun

Noun

Verb

The word "scales" can be used as proper noun, noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Typical Location

fish reptiles

Capable Of

measure weights of objects weight trucks

Derived Terms

bathroom scales beam and scales scales of justice thumb on the scales tip the scales tip the scales at weighing scales

Inflected/Variant Forms

scale

Related Terms

Newton-with-Scales balance spring balance weighing machine

Related Terms

balance spring balance weighing machine

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