Scales are flat, thin plates on a fish or reptile's skin. They are also a tool for measuring weight.
Scales on animals help protect them, and scales for measuring weight are used in kitchens and stores.
Examples:
The fish's scales are shiny and colorful.
We use scales to weigh fruits and vegetables at the store.
She found a snake skin with scales in the forest.
The dragon's scales are as hard as a shield.
The scales at the store can weigh very heavy things.
The mermaid's scales sparkle in the sun.