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scaffolding Definition

scaf·fold·ing (--əl diŋ)

noun

  1. the poles, planks, etc. that form a scaffold
  2. a scaffold or system of scaffolds

scaffolding Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • surround: And lastly, even Mol's Coffee House is surrounded by scaffolding!
  • support: The Mill stood for years in a state of near collapse, supported by scaffolding.

Converse of object

  • erect: How do I obtain a permit to erect scaffolding?
  • climb: Keith Wade climbs the scaffolding to have a closer look.
  • remove: One half of the bridge had been worked on and the scaffolding removed in time for the races.
  • require: An assessment was also made at this time as to the amount of lifting tackle and scaffolding required to safely dis-assemble the engine.
  • build: To prepare for this, we will start building scaffolding over the Duke of Northumberland river on Monday 11 April.
  • provide: Strong tutor support provides the scaffolding within which active learning proceeds.

Adjective modifier

  • wooden: A light, wooden, open scaffolding served to represent the palace.
  • external: Ignore all the external scaffolding: it's very much open for business.
  • more: We'll need to add more scaffolding to make it safe.
  • temporary: We see the role of Brookside as providing a temporary scaffolding to support the existing network until the local network can take over again.
  • high: The cramped position atop high scaffolding for four years caused him enormous discomfort.

Modifies a noun

  • pole: What kind of paint can I use to paint some scaffolding poles black in a rig.
  • tower: The main arena had four scaffolding towers, one in each corner.
  • contractor: There is very limited access to the site restricting the area the scaffolding contractors have to work in.
  • tube: Scaffolding tubes 48mm OD 5ft long tubes will give you about a 3ft straight-sided tunnel.
  • accident: If you have been injured in a scaffolding accident you are entitled to make a personal injury claim.
  • protein: There, he suspected, it enmeshed other scaffolding proteins, preventing their proper integration into the lamina.

Noun used with modifier

tower: Users of tower scaffolding must either be persons trained to erect the scaffolding or persons accompanied by a trained individual.

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