Question

collected in the channel. then people needed a way to get to this water so they could use it.
builders made stone steps that led from the ground down to the water. they had to scale huge stone blocks to make the stairs. builders used special tools as they worked to help them go up and over these blocks.
the many stone steps of a stepwell
complete the chart. which of these clues helps you understand what \scale\ means?
word
scale
clue
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meaning
to climb something tall

Explanation:

The context clue "go up and over" helps understand the meaning of "scale". When builders "scale" huge stone blocks to make the stairs, the phrase "go up and over" gives a sense of climbing. The special tools mentioned also imply an action of ascending or climbing over the blocks.

Answer:

"go up and over"