scaffolding — a temporary structure of poles and planks used by workers while building, repairing, or cleaning a structure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a temporary structure of poles and planks used by workers while building, repairing, or cleaning a structure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskæf.əl.dɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The scaffolding around the old church made it look like a giant jungle gym for very brave adults.
- Safety regulations require all scaffolding to be inspected before use.
- The teacher's scaffolding helped students climb the mountain of calculus without falling into the valley of confusion.
scaffolding
NOUN[/ˈskæf.əl.dɪŋ/]
a temporary structure of poles and planks used by workers while building, repairing, or cleaning a structure
Workers stood on the scaffolding while repairing the tall building.
The painters installed scaffolding before starting work on the building. (Think of: scaffold → scaffolding : scaffold = a temporary platform, scaffolding = the entire supporting framework)
Scaffolding surrounded the building before the workers started painting.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Scaffolding derives from Middle French 'eschafaud' in the 14th century, meaning a temporary platform or framework. The term originally referred to temporary wooden structures used in construction, and has since expanded metaphorically to denote temporary support structures in education and learning contexts.
Breakdown
eschafaud (temporary platform) + -ing (action or state of being). The suffix -ing transforms the noun into a gerund, indicating the process or structure of providing temporary support.
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📝Examples
“The scaffolding around the old church made it look like a giant jungle gym for very brave adults.”
“Safety regulations require all scaffolding to be inspected before use.”
“The teacher's scaffolding helped students climb the mountain of calculus without falling into the valley of confusion.”
“They will dismantle the scaffolding once the renovation is complete.”
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