scaffold

UK
/ˈskæf.əʊld/
US
/ˈskæf.əld/

Translations

scaffoldnoun
scaffolds
pl
UK
/ˈskæf.əʊld/
US
/ˈskæf.əld/
échafaudageStructure temporaire utilisée dans la construction ou la réparation.
The workers erected a scaffold to reach the upper floors of the building for painting.
Les ouvriers ont monté un échafaudage pour atteindre les étages supérieurs du bâtiment et peindre.
Additional translations
armatureSens technique ou scientifique : structure servant de support.
échafaudSens historique, pour l’exécution publique.
scaffoldverb
scaffolded
Past Simple
scaffolded
Past Participle
scaffolding
Gerund
UK
/ˈskæfəld/
US
/ˈskæfəld/
étayerSens figuré : fournir un soutien ou une structure à un processus, notamment en pédagogie.
The teacher scaffolded the lesson to help students understand the complex topic.
L’enseignant a étayé la leçon pour aider les élèves à comprendre le sujet complexe.
Additional translations
échafauderSens technique : installer un échafaudage autour d’un bâtiment.
scaffoldadjective
UK
/ˈskæfəʊld/
US
/ˈskæfoʊld/
Used attributively before nouns to denote items relating to or intended for use on a scaffold (e.g. "scaffold pole", "scaffold board").
d’échafaudageRelatif à un échafaudage.
The workers secured the load with special scaffold clamps.
Les ouvriers ont fixé la charge avec des pinces d’échafaudage spéciales.

Definitions

scaffoldnoun
A temporary structure used to support workers and materials during the construction, repair, or maintenance of a building or other large structure.
The workers erected a scaffold to reach the upper floors of the building for painting.
A raised wooden platform used formerly for the public execution of criminals.
The condemned man was led to the scaffold where a large crowd had gathered to witness the execution.
A framework or structure used as a support for something.
The scientist used a scaffold to support the growing cells in the laboratory experiment.
scaffoldverb
To provide support or a framework for a structure or process.
The teacher scaffolded the lesson to help students understand the complex topic.
To build or attach a temporary structure used to support work being done on a building.
The workers scaffolded the building to safely complete the exterior renovations.
scaffoldadjective
Designed for, relating to, or used in scaffolding or on a scaffold.
The workers secured the load with special scaffold clamps.