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scaffold

/ˈskæf.əʊld/

/ˈskæf.əld/

Translations

scaffoldnoun

scaffolds

/ˈskæf.əʊld/

/ˈskæf.əld/

строительные леса

The workers assembled the scaffold to reach the higher floors.

Рабочие собрали строительные леса, чтобы добраться до верхних этажей.

эшафот

The prisoner was led to the scaffold for execution.

Заключенного привели на эшафот для казни.

Additional translations

Synonyms

scaffoldverb

scaffolded

Past Simple

scaffolded

Past Participle

scaffolding

Gerund

/ˈskæfəld/

строить леса

The workers will scaffold the building before starting the renovation.

Рабочие будут строить леса вокруг здания перед началом ремонта.

Synonyms

shore up

scaffoldadjective

/ˈskæfəʊld/

/ˈskæfoʊld/

Used attributively before nouns to denote items relating to or intended for use on a scaffold (e.g. "scaffold pole", "scaffold board").

Synonyms

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.