(nautical) thin string, as opposed to the thick, heavy ropes that are more often used in sailing. It is commonly used in a whipping knot to bind the ends of ropes to prevent fraying.

The very early morning, just after midnight, when most people are asleep.

Having a modest scope or extent. / Drawn or constructed at a small size, without much detail.

(countable, uncountable) Beer with a low alcoholic content, usually between 0.5% and 2.8%. / (uncountable, figuratively, chiefly Britain) Something that is of relatively little importance.

Alternative spelling of small-scale

(of a firearm) Having a small caliber. / (by extension) insignificant or trivial.

(informal) A modest level of achievement, often local

On a small scale.

The state or quality of being small-minded.

A person who is limited to small, petty or unimportant things.