Scale, in Music (It. scala, a ladder). (See Tones.)
Scalmus, R. (σκαλμός). The thole, or strong peg with a thong, with which an oar was attached to the side of a ship.
Scalper, Scalprum, R. (scalpo, to cut). A general term for all kinds of cutting tools, such as chisels, knives, &c.
Scalptura. Engraving in precious stones. (See Intaglio, Cameo.)
Scamnum, R. (scando, to climb). A stool for a bed or arm-chair, or a stone bench with a step.
Scandula, R. A wooden shingle used for tiles (tegulæ).
Scansoria Machina or Scansorium, R. (scando, to mount). A scaffolding, such as a tower, which enables work to be carried on at various heights from the ground.
Scantling. In Masonry, the size of a stone, in length, breadth, and thickness. In Carpentry, the dimensions of a timber in breadth and thickness only. Any piece of timber less than five inches square is called scantling.
Scapha, R. (σκάφη, i. e. dug out). A long-boat or cutter attached to a larger vessel; obviously, from the etymology, a sort of canoe in its origin; our “skiff.”
Scaphium, R. (σκάφιον). A vessel of Greek origin and of small size, and in the form of a boat (scapha), which, though used as a drinking-cup, is especially to be classed among sacrificial utensils.