"HO scale" meaning in All languages combined

See HO scale on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From half + O scale. Etymology templates: {{m|en|half}} half, {{m|en|O scale}} O scale Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} HO scale (uncountable)
  1. (US, Australia) A popular scale for model railroads; 1:87 scale Tags: Australia, US, uncountable Synonyms: H0, HO gauge Synonyms (1:87 scale): HO Coordinate_terms: O scale, N scale
    Sense id: en-HO_scale-en-noun-PMzKGpBW Categories (other): American English, Australian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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