adj
scaleless
Scaleless (adj) means giving no clue as to actual size, because nothing shows how big or small it is.
adj
1
Giving no clue as to actual size, because nothing shows how big or small it is.
2
(of a surface) Free from a hard mineral build-up.
3
Not covered in scales.
"There are also some surprises such as Eurotamandua, a scaleless pangolin that looks astonishingly like a South American anteater."
— Tim Flannery, Europe: A Natural History (2018)
4
Done without weighing anything on scales.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of scaleless?
"scaleless" (adj) means giving no clue as to actual size, because nothing shows how big or small it is.
What is another word for scaleless?
Other words for "scaleless" include esquamulose.
What is the opposite of scaleless?
Opposites of "scaleless" include squamous, scaly.
What are the different meanings of scaleless?
"scaleless" has 3 main meanings: 1. Giving no clue as to actual size, because nothing shows how big or small it is; 2. (of a surface) Free from a hard mineral build-up; 3. Not covered in scales.