pit scale

[ pit skeyl ]

noun

1. 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.

Example Sentences

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

From US News

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

From Washington Times