fish-scale adjective 1fish scale noun 1forms 2 adjective1 •Usually of roofing tiles or shingles, shaped and laid in such a way that they resemble the scales of a fish.The station also boasts a large semi-domed French pavilion roof with fish-scale tiles and iron cresting, plus a rectangular hall with arcaded upper storey and wooden lantern. — 2022 fish scale noun1 •(Canada, slang) An early 5 cent coin of Canada; an early Canadian nickel. formsfish scales · fish-scales
