What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scale shown by Charlie with arm, say (5)" mean?

The definition is "Scale". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (abbreviation="Charlie") + LIMB (synonym="arm,") = CLIMB; definition: "Scale" The answer is CLIMB.

Scale shown by Charlie with arm, say (5)

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