Scaly

Pronunciation: /skæli/

Scaly (adjective)

  1. having small, flat pieces of skin or material covering the surface.
  2. having dry, thin pieces that come off easily.

Examples

  • The lizard's skin was scaly and rough.
  • Fish often have scaly bodies to protect them.

Common collocations: scaly skin, scaly surface, scaly patches, scaly texture

Synonyms of Scaly

Neutral

Antonyms of Scaly

  • describing surfaces without scales or roughness