scaffolding
/'skæfəldiɳ/
Definition
- Noun:
- A temporary structure: A system of platforms and poles built against the side of a building to allow workers to reach high places during construction, repair, or cleaning.
- A supportive framework: In a broader sense, any temporary framework used to support people or materials.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The workers erected scaffolding around the old church before starting the restoration.
- The building was completely covered in metal scaffolding for months.
Advanced Usage
- "Scaffolding" in education: A metaphorical use describing the temporary support a teacher provides to help a student learn a new concept, which is gradually removed as the student becomes more competent.
- The teacher used careful scaffolding to help the students understand the complex scientific principle.
Variants and Related Words
- Scaffold (noun): A single platform or the structure of poles and planks itself. Often used interchangeably with "scaffolding," though "scaffolding" typically refers to the entire system.
- He stood on the scaffold to paint the ceiling.
Synonyms
- Framework: A supporting or underlying structure.
- Staging: A similar temporary platform or structure.
- Support structure: A general term for a framework that provides support.
Related Phrases
- To put up scaffolding: To erect or assemble the temporary structure.
- They will put up scaffolding next week to repair the facade.
- To take down scaffolding: To dismantle the temporary structure.
- Once the painting is finished, they will take down the scaffolding.
Noun
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a system of scaffolds
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