The act of cleaning the inside of a ship's cannon by the explosion of a reduced quantity of powder. Also, attacking a place by getting over its defences.
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of <<Scale>>. II. Scaling ·adj Serving as an aid in clambering; as, a scaling ladde...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Those made in lengths which may be carried easily, and quickly fitted together to any length require...
The Sailor's Word-Book