1. a person who climbs or scales something, especially mountains or walls
2. a dental instrument used to remove tartar and plaque from teeth
Usage: dental
3. a device or tool used to remove scales from fish

Examples

• The experienced scaler reached the summit in record time.
• Rock scalers need proper safety equipment before attempting the cliff.
• The dental hygienist used a scaler to clean the patient’s teeth.
• She bought a fish scaler to prepare the catch for dinner.
• The video scaler improved the image quality on the large monitor.
• Professional scalers often work as part of mountain rescue teams.
• The ultrasonic scaler made the dental cleaning more comfortable.