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fish scale

/ˈfɪʃ skeɪl/

Перевод: Маленькая, тонкая, плоская пластинка, покрывающая кожу рыбы, обеспечивающая защиту и уменьшающая трение в воде.

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/ˈfɪʃ skeɪl/A2formal
  • ruМаленькая, тонкая, плоская пластинка, покрывающая кожу рыбы, обеспечивающая защиту и уменьшающая трение в воде.

A small, thin, flat plate that covers the skin of a fish, providing protection and reducing friction in water.

  1. Zoological termA2formal

    A small, rigid plate that grows out of the skin of a fish, providing protection.

    ruЧешуя рыбы

    • The fish scale shimmered in the sunlight.
    • He examined the fish scale under a microscope.
    • The pattern of a fish scale is unique to each species.
  2. Slang for cocaineC2slang

    A street term for high-purity cocaine, referring to its flaky, scale-like appearance.

    ruРыбья чешуя

    • The dealer was selling fish scale on the corner.
    • He got caught with a bag of fish scale.
    • Fish scale is considered very pure and expensive.