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Scaleback

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(archaic) Any member of numerous species of marine annelids of the Polynoidae family, with two rows of scale-like elytra along the back.

Definitions by Sense

  1. (archaic) Any member of numerous species of marine annelids of the Polynoidae family, with two rows of scale-like elytra along the back
  2. An operation by which something is scaled back or reduced.

Example Sentences

Budgetary constraints led to a scaleback in quality.

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What does scaleback mean?

Scaleback means (archaic) Any member of numerous species of marine annelids of the Polynoidae family, with two rows of scale-like elytra along the back.

What is a synonym for scaleback?

Common synonyms include scale worm, scaledown.

What is the opposite of scaleback?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use scaleback in a sentence?

Budgetary constraints led to a scaleback in quality.

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