scaffolding

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A temporary modular system of tubes, bamboo or wood forming a framework used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures.
Source code etc. that is incomplete and serves as a basis for further development.
Any framework or support.

verb

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scaffolding.wav /ˈskæfəldɪŋ/ /ˈskæˌfoʊldɪŋ/

scaffolding scaffoldings

Inherited from Middle English scaffaldyng, skaffaldyng, equivalent to scaffold + -ing.

scaffold scaffolder

bioscaffolding scaffolding tower superscaffolding

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