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scantling

UK
/ˈskænt.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈskænt.lɪŋ/

Translations

scantlingnoun
scantlings
pl
UK
/ˈskænt.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈskænt.lɪŋ/
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.
Additional translations
мерка
шаблон
Synonyms
measurement
specification
size
dimension
scantlingadjective
more scantling
Comp.
most scantling
Super.
UK
/ˈskæntlɪŋ/
US
/ˈskæntlɪŋ/
Archaic qualitative adjective meaning ‘small; scanty’; occurs attributively (e.g., ‘scantling hope’).

Definitions

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.
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