scantling

UK
/ˈskænt.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈskænt.lɪŋ/
scantlingsubstantiv
scantlings
Pl.
UK
/ˈskænt.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈskænt.lɪŋ/
Übersetzungen
The carpenter used a scantling to support the structure.
Плотник использовал рейку для поддержки конструкции.
He measured the scantling to ensure it was the correct size.
Он измерил брусок, чтобы убедиться, что он правильного размера.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
A piece of lumber of small cross-section.
The carpenter used a scantling to support the frame of the window.
A set of standard dimensions for parts of a structure, especially in shipbuilding.
The ship's scantlings were carefully measured to ensure structural integrity.
A small amount or portion.
He added just a scantling of salt to the recipe.
scantlingadjektiv
more scantling
Komp.
most scantling
Super.
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/ˈskæntlɪŋ/
US
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Archaic qualitative adjective meaning ‘small; scanty’; occurs attributively (e.g., ‘scantling hope’).
Definitionen
Small in size or amount; scanty; slight (archaic).
They had but a scantling hope of success.