Definitions for scaffolding
ˈskæf əl dɪŋ, -oʊl-scaf·fold·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scaffolding, stagingnoun

   a system of scaffolds

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scaffoldingnoun

   A temporary modular system of tubes forming a framework used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scaffoldingnoun

   Etymology: from scaffold.

   1. Temporary frames or stages.

   What are riches, empire, power,
   But steps by which we climb to rise and reach
   Our wish; and, that obtain’d, down with the scaffolding
   Of sceptres and of thrones. William Congreve.

   Sickness, contributing no less than old age to the shaking down this scaffolding of the body, may discover the inward structure. Alexander Pope.

   2. Building slightly erected.

   Send forth your lab’ring thought;
   Let it return with empty notions fraught,
   Of airy columns every moment broke,
   Of circling whirlpools, and of spheres of smoke:
   Yet this solution but once more affords
   New change of terms and scaffolding of words. Matthew Prior.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scaffolding

   Scaffolding, also called scaffold or staging, is a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, bridges and all other man-made structures. Scaffolds are widely used on site to get access to heights and areas that would be otherwise hard to get to. Unsafe scaffolding has the potential to result in death or serious injury. Scaffolding is also used in adapted forms for formwork and shoring, grandstand seating, concert stages, access/viewing towers, exhibition stands, ski ramps, half pipes and art projects.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scaffolding

   Scaffolding is a support system or a temporary, adjustable framework used in construction and repair work to provide workers with access to high and hard-to-reach areas. It can also refer to a method of teaching or a learning strategy, in which a teacher or more knowledgeable person provides assistance and guidance to a student or less knowledgeable person, gradually reducing that support as the learner's skills and confidence grow.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scaffoldingnoun

   a scaffold; a supporting framework; as, the scaffolding of the body

2. Scaffoldingnoun

   materials for building scaffolds

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Scaffolding

   Scaffolding is a temporary structure 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 or tubes, although it can be from other materials. Bamboo is frequently used in Asia.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scaffolding

   A type of sturdy structure and system to create a framework to support people and materials in building, landscaping, painting, construction and other innovative purposes.

   Scaffolding is used on many building or construction sites.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 16, 2020  

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How to pronounce scaffolding?

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How to say scaffolding in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of scaffolding in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of scaffolding in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of scaffolding in a Sentence

1. Ruy Lozano:

   Right now, it looks like more (like) the scaffolding is the real danger.

2. Eva Telzer:

   We think that parents play an important scaffolding role, helping their children to make more thoughtful decisions.

3. Azusa Murakami:

   The base is made of scaffolding aluminum, the bubbles are made of water, air and vapor so they disappear and leave no footprint.

4. Kevin McCarthys:

   They scaled walls, they brought ropes. A couple of protesters died because they scaled. And when you have the inaugural, there was scaffolding. They were scaling the scaffolding. They, they overtook the place.

5. Dinh Ninh Dan:

   After 10 more minutes, the scaffolding, which was about 20 meters (65 feet) high, suddenly collapsed. I quickly grabbed an iron bar but fell free, people were screaming, calling for help from the rubble.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=scaffolding
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Scaffolding
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=scaffolding
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scaffolding
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scaffolding
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=scaffolding
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=scaffolding