Definitions

1. verb

to remove the scales from (a fish, for example)

“The chef unscaled the fresh salmon before cooking it.”

2. verb

to remove a protective coating or layer from something

“The technician unscaled the metal surface to apply a new finish.”

3. verb

to remove the scales from something, such as a musical instrument

“The musician unscaled her violin to adjust the strings.”

4. verb

to remove the protective covering from a product, such as a CD or DVD

“You’ll need to unscale the new CD before playing it in your player.”

5. noun

the act of removing the scales from something

“The unscale of the fish was a difficult task, but it made the meat tender.”