The Clue
Fish preparation (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SCALING
Tags
Notes
The answer SCALING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
SCALING as a noun:
1. (scaling, grading) = the act of arranging in a graduated series
2. act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale
3. ascent by or as if by a ladder
SCALE as a verb:
1. measure by or as if by a scale; "This bike scales only 25 pounds"
2. pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
3. take by attacking with scaling ladders; "The troops scaled the walls of the fort"
4. (scale, surmount) = reach the highest point of; "We scaled the Mont Blanc"
5. climb up by means of a ladder
6. (scale, descale) = remove the scales from; "scale fish"
7. measure with or as if with scales; "scale the gold"
8. size or measure according to a scale; "This model must be scaled down"