Answer:

scaling

Answer	Crossword Clue
SCALING	Dockside task
SCALING	Skin problem
SCALING	Getting fish ready to cook

SCALING	Dental procedure
SCALING	Cartographic activity
SCALING	Type of ladder.
SCALING	Fish market chore.
SCALING	Fish preparation

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.