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scalelike

/ˈskeɪl.laɪk/

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adjective

/ˈskeɪl.laɪk/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее похожий на чешую или чешуйки, как у рыбы или рептилии.

An obsolete adjective meaning resembling a scale or scales, as in a fish or reptile.

  1. Resembling a scaleC2formal

    Reduced to a small, flattened, and often overlapping structure that resembles a scale, such as on a plant or animal.

    ruЧешуевидный

    • The leaves of this plant are scalelike and tightly pressed against the stem.
    • The insect's body is covered in scalelike plates for protection.
    • In some species, the flowers are reduced to scalelike structures.
Forms
  • more scalelike comparative form
  • most scalelike superlative form