Fish-scale
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fish-scale is a noun meaning Usually of roofing tiles or shingles, shaped and laid in such a way that they resemble the scales of a fish.
Meaning
Usually of roofing tiles or shingles, shaped and laid in such a way that they resemble the scales of a fish.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of fishscale
Example Sentences
The station also boasts a large semi-domed French pavilion roof with fish-scale tiles and iron cresting, plus a rectangular hall with arcaded upper storey and wooden lantern.
"You can get anything on here—isn't it incredible?" Slick Guy continues. "I couldn't believe it, either. I mean anything. MDMA from Holland, high-end weed, fish-scale coke, whatever.
Word Forms
- fish-scales
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shortfin, naviform, carinate, navicular, nautiform, shiplike.
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