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scabby **scabs
scabies /'skerbiz/ n [U] a skin disease marked by scabs and
an unpleasant itching (ITCH) sensation
scab·ious /'skeepəz/ n
[U] a European plant with usually light purple flowers
scad·ious /'skeibras/ adj lit derog unpleasant by association with
improper or shocking subjects; RISQUÉ
Scaf·fell Pike /'skɒfel 'paɪk/ a mountain in the LAKE DISTRICT,
northwest England, which is the highest mountain in England
scf-folding /'skæfəʊldɪŋ/ n [U] poles and boards (to be) built into
a system of scaffolds
scag /skæg/  [U] slang for HEROIN
scablar /'skeɪlər/ adj, n tech (of) a quantity that has size but no
direction and is represented as a point on a SCALE → compare
VECTOR
scal·a-wag /'skalawaeg/ n especially AmE for SCALLYWAG
scald¹ /skɔ:ld/ v [T] 1 to burn (skin) with hot liquid: He scalded
his tongue on/with the hot coffee. | They were scalded by steam
from the burst pipe 2 tech to heat (especially milk until it is
almost boiling
scald² n a skin burn from hot liquid or steam
scald-ing /'skɔ:ldɪŋ/ adj extremely hot: scalding hot water | (fig.)
The report was subjected to scalding criticism in the papers.
scale¹ /skel/ n 1 [C] a set of numbers or standards for measuring
or comparing: The force of the wind is measured on a standard
scale of 0-12. | Where do secretaries come on the company's pay
scale? | on a scale of one to ten, how do you rate his performance?
| a long way down the scale → see also SLIDING SCALE 2 [C] a)
a set of marks, especially numbers, on an instrument at exactly
fixed distances apart, especially for measuring: a ruler with a
metric scale | the scale on a barometer b) a piece of wood,
plastic etc, with such marks along the edge 3 [C;U] a rule or set
of numbers comparing measurements on a map or model with
actual measurements: a scale of 1 inch to the mile | a scale of
1:25.000 | The plans of the building were drawn precisely to
scale. (=showing all the parts in the same relationship to each
other as the parts of the actual building) | He built a scale model
of the aircraft carrier. (=exactly the same in all details, but much
smaller) 4 [C;U] size or level in relation to other things or to
what is usual: a large-scale business operation | We are now seeing
unemployment on an unprecedented scale. | Many companies
are now expanding to benefit from economies of scale. (=being
able to produce things more cheaply by doing so in large
quantities) 5 [C] a set of musical notes in order, upward or
downward, and at fixed separations: a scale in the key of A (=with
the note A for its base) | A pianist must keep practising his scales.
6 [C] especially AmE scales → see also FULL-SCALE
scale² n 1 [C] any of the many small flat stiff pieces forming
(part of) the outer body covering of some animals, especially fish,
snakes etc → see picture at FISH 2 [U] greyish material forming
round the inside of hot water pipes, a pot in which water is boiled
etc; FUR 3 the scales fell from my eyes lit or fig I was suddenly
able to see what had always been clear to others → see also
SCALY
scale³ v [T] 1 to remove the SCALES from: Scale the fish before
cooking them. → see also DELSALE
scale⁴ v [T] 1 to climb up (something steep), especially using
equipment to help one: The commandos scaled the cliff. 2 [+obj
+UP/DOWN] to increase or reduce, especially by a fixed rate:
The company has begun to scale down its operations in Africa.
scale⁵ v [L+n] BrE infml (especially of a BOXER) to weigh (the
stated amount)
sca.lene /'ski:lɪn/ adj [A] tech (of a TRIANGLE) having no sides
equal in length → compare EQUILATERAL, ISOSCELES
scapes /skelz/ also scale especially AmE - n [P] 1 a pair of pans
for weighing an object by comparing it with a known weight;
BALANCE: Put it on/in the scales. → see PAIR (USAGE) 2 a
weighing machine: bathroom scales → see also tip the scales
(TIP)
Scales, Pru·nel.la /pru:'nelə/ (1932-) a British actress known for
her work on radio, television, in the theatre, and in films. She is
known especially for appearing as Basil FAWLTY's wife, Sybil, in
the British television programme FAWLTY TOWERS. Her official
title is Dame Prunella Scales.
scales of 'justice [the P] a pair of SCALES used to represent
JUSTICE
scal-lion /'skæljən/ n AmE for SPRING ONION
scal-lop¹, scol- /'skaləp||'ska:/ n 1 a sea animal (a MOLLUSC)
that is used for food and lives inside a pair of large wavy-edged
shells that can be used as little dishes 2 (any of) a row of small
curves forming an edge or pattern: a dress with scallops round
the neck
scal.·lop², scol- v [T] 1 to cut or make scallops in (an edge or line):
a dress with a scalloped neck 2 AmE to bake in a cheesy or
creamy liquid: scalloped potatoes
scal-ly /'skæli/ n BrE usually humor; SCALLYWAG
scal-ly-wag /'skæliwæg/ especially BrE || usually scallywag AmE
-n usually humor a trouble-making or dishonest person,
especially a child
scalp¹ /skælp/ n 1 the skin on the top of the human head, where
hair grows 2 infml a clear mark of victory over the stated person:
He's out for the minister's scalp. (=wants him to admit defeat and
leave his job)
scalp² v [T] 1 (especially of a Native American in former times) to
cut off the scalp of (a dead enemy) as a mark of victory 2 AmE
infml to buy and then resell at very high prices for profit: He'd
been scalping theatre tickets.
scal-pel /'skælpəl/ n a small sharp knife used by doctors in
operations or for fine work by sculptors and other artists
scalp-er /'skælpər/ n AmE for TOUT
scal-y /'skelli/ adj covered with SCALES or SCALE → -iness n
[U]
scam /skæm/ n slang a clever and dishonest plan or course of
action
scamp /skæmp/ n infml a trouble-making but usually playful child:
Come back here with my hat, you young scamp!
scam-per /'skæmpər/ v [I+adv/prep] to run quickly taking short
steps, usually playfully or (especially of a small animal) when
frightened: Giggling, the children scampered back into the house.
scam-pi /'skæmpi/ n [U] (a dish made from) large PRAWNS
scan¹ /skæn/ v -nn- 1 [T(of)] to examine closely using a regular
plan or fixed method, especially making a search for something:
We scanned The radar scanned the sky for enemy planes. 2 [T]
to look at quickly without careful reading, often looking for a
particular thing: I scanned the newspaper while I waited for the
train. | She scanned the list of names to see if hers was on it.
3 [I;T] tech a) (of poetry) to have regular pattern of repeated
beats according to fixed rules b) to find or show such a pattern in
(a poem or line of poetry) → see also SCANSION 4 [T] tech (of
a beam of ELECTRONS) to be directed to (a surface) so as to
cover it with lines which are close together, as in the making of
a television picture → see also SCANNER
scan² n an act of scanning: The doctors gave him an ultra-
sonic brain scan. | to conduct a scan of the adult population
scan-dal/'skændl/ n 1 [C] (something that causes) a public feeling
that something is improper or shocking: The minister is at the
centre of a recent scan dal over revelations about his financial
interests. | the Westminster sex scandal that broke (=became
public knowledge) in the mid-1980s | (fig.) The price of petrol is a
scandal! (=is much too high) 2 [U]about true or false talk which
brings harm, shame, or disrespect to someone: I'm not interested
in scandal about the neighbours → see also SCANDALOUS
scan-dal-ize also -ise BrE /'skændəl-əız/ v [T usually pass.]