scaffolding

/'skæfəldiɳ/

Thân thiện

A construction worker stands safely on the scaffolding.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a system of scaffolds

Từ đồng nghĩa

• staging