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 77-year-old will now not attend the official arrival at Horse Guards Parade in London on Tuesday morning and her presence at other elements of the visit will be scaled back.

From BBC

"This proportional response allows the anemone to restore its shape, highlighting how organisms like Nematostella interpret and respond to tissue loss in a way that's scaled to the damage incurred."

From Science Daily

Other countries scaled back plans to invest in new power plants, or extend the lives of ageing facilities.

From BBC

Although prices are still lower than last winter, the jump in electricity and gas costs comes as support handed out in recent years for bills has been scaled back.

From BBC

In preparation for my climb up Meall nan Tarmachan, on the banks of Loch Tay, I had successfully scaled another mountain the weekend before with no problems.

From BBC