scaffolding

scaffolding
A temporary modular system of metal tubes forming a framework used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures. The framework may also be made of bamboo or wood.
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  • Scaffolding — is a temporary framework used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures. It is usually a modular system of metal pipes (termed tubes in Britain), although it can be made out of other… …   Wikipedia

  • Scaffolding — Scaf fold*ing, n. 1. A scaffold; a supporting framework; as, the scaffolding of the body. Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. Materials for building scaffolds. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • scaffolding — ► NOUN 1) a temporary structure on the outside of a building, made of wooden planks and metal poles, used while building, repairing, or cleaning. 2) the materials used in such a structure …   English terms dictionary

  • scaffolding — [skaf′əldəl diŋ, skaf′ōld΄əl diŋ] n. 1. the poles, planks, etc. that form a scaffold 2. a scaffold or system of scaffolds …   English World dictionary

  • scaffolding — noun VERB + SCAFFOLDING ▪ erect, put up ▪ remove, take down ▪ climb, climb up SCAFFOLDING + NOUN ▪ …   Collocations dictionary

  • scaffolding — n. 1) to erect, put up scaffolding 2) to take down scaffolding * * * [ skæf(ə)ldɪŋ] put up scaffolding to erect to take down …   Combinatory dictionary

  • scaffolding — [[t]skæ̱fəldɪŋ[/t]] N UNCOUNT Scaffolding consists of poles and boards made into a temporary framework that is used by workers when they are painting, repairing, or building high parts of a building, usually outside …   English dictionary

  • scaffolding erector — expert on scaffolding, construction worker that sets up scaffolding …   English contemporary dictionary

  • scaffolding — noun Date: 14th century a system of scaffolds; also material for scaffolds …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • scaffolding — /skaf euhl ding, ohl /, n. 1. a scaffold or system of scaffolds. 2. materials for scaffolds. [1300 50; ME skaf(f)aldyng; see SCAFFOLD, ING1] * * * …   Universalium

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