scaffolding
[ skaf-uh l-ding, -ohl- ]
/ ˈskæf əl dɪŋ, -oʊl- /
noun
Words nearby scaffolding
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scaffold nail,
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scagliola,
scala,
scala cordonata,
scala tympani
Definition for scaffolding (2 of 2)
scaffold
[ skaf-uh ld, -ohld ]
/ ˈskæf əld, -oʊld /
noun
verb (used with object)
to furnish with a scaffold or scaffolding.
to support by or place on a scaffold.
Origin of scaffold
OTHER WORDS FROM scaffold
un·scaf·fold·ed, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for scaffolding
British Dictionary definitions for scaffolding (1 of 2)
scaffolding
/ (ˈskæfəldɪŋ) /
noun
a scaffold or system of scaffolds
the building materials used to make scaffolds
British Dictionary definitions for scaffolding (2 of 2)
scaffold
/ (ˈskæfəld, -fəʊld) /
noun
a temporary metal or wooden framework that is used to support workmen and materials during the erection, repair, etc, of a building or other construction
a raised wooden platform on which plays are performed, tobacco, etc, is dried, or (esp formerly) criminals are executed
verb (tr)
to provide with a scaffold
to support by means of a scaffold
Derived forms of scaffold
scaffolder, nounWord Origin for scaffold
C14: from Old French
eschaffaut, from Vulgar Latin
catafalicum (unattested); see
catafalque