Definitions for scala
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WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scalanoun

   Ladder; sequence.

2. scalanoun

   Ladder-like structure in the cochlea of a mammal's ear.

3. scalanoun

   A machine formerly used for reducing dislocations of the humerus.

4. Etymology: From scala

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Scalanoun

   a machine formerly employed for reducing dislocations of the humerus

2. Scalanoun

   a term applied to any one of the three canals of the cochlea

3. Etymology: [L., a ladder.]

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1. Scala

   Scala is a nightclub in London, England, near King's Cross railway station.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scala

   skā′la, n. (surg.) an instrument for reducing dislocation: a term applied to any one of the three canals of the cochlea:—pl. Scā′læ.—adj. Scā′lable, that may be scaled or climbed.—ns. Scālade′, an assault, as an escalade—also Scalä′do; Scā′lar (math.), in the quaternion analysis, a quantity that has magnitude but not direction.—adj. of the nature of a scalar.—n.pl. Scalā′ria, the ladder-shells or wentle-traps.—adjs. Scālar′iform, shaped like a ladder; Scā′lary, formed with steps. [L., a ladder.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scala

   Ports and landing-places in the Levant, so named from the old custom of placing a ladder to a boat to land from. Gang-boards are now used for that purpose.

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1. scala

   Song lyrics by scala -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by scala on the Lyrics.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SCALA

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Scala is ranked #9212 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Scala surname appeared 3,537 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Scala.
   
   93.3% or 3,301 total occurrences were White.
   5% or 178 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   0.9% or 32 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.5% or 18 total occurrences were Asian.

Anagrams for scala »

1. casal

2. calas

How to pronounce scala?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say scala in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of scala in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of scala in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of scala in a Sentence

1. Chairman Francois Carrard:

   I have no feeling of any fight at all; the members of the committee have, without exception, discussed every area in the most open and constructive way, we had some fabulous input, very independent; there was no particular comment as to Mr Scala's presentation, which was excellent.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Scala
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scala
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=scala
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=scala
5. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=scala
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html