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scantling

/ˈskænt.lɪŋ/

Translations

scantlingnoun

scantlings

/ˈskænt.lɪŋ/

madrierEn charpenterie, pièce de bois de faible section.

The carpenter used a scantling to support the frame of the window.

Le charpentier a utilisé un madrier pour soutenir le cadre de la fenêtre.

dimensionsEn architecture navale, ensemble des dimensions normalisées d'une structure.

The ship's scantlings were carefully measured to ensure structural integrity.

Les dimensions du navire ont été mesurées avec soin pour garantir l'intégrité de la structure.

quantitéDans le sens de petite quantité ou portion.

He added just a scantling of salt to the recipe.

Il a ajouté seulement une petite quantité de sel à la recette.

Synonyms

scantlingadjective

more scantling

Comp.

most scantling

Super.

/ˈskæntlɪŋ/

Archaic qualitative adjective meaning ‘small; scanty’; occurs attributively (e.g., ‘scantling hope’).

Additional translations

faibleSoutenu et archaïque.

scantlingnoun

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.

scantlingadjective

Small in size or amount; scanty; slight (archaic).

They had but a scantling hope of success.