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Scaffold - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A scaffold is a temporary structure used to support workers and materials during construction or repair of buildings. It also refers to a framework that aids learning or development.

scaffold

/ˈskæfəld/ /ˈskæfəʊld/

Definition:

A temporary structure used to support workers and materials during construction or repair.

Synonyms:

framework, platform, staging, support

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

dismantle, remove

Common Collocations:

erect a scaffold, climb the scaffold, scaffold collapse, scaffold safety, wooden scaffold

Derivatives:

scaffolding, scaffolded

Usage Tips:

Use "scaffold" as a noun for the structure or as a verb meaning to provide support or framework.

Common Phrases:

scaffold of lies, mental scaffold, social scaffold

Etymology:

From Old French "eschafaut," meaning a platform or stage for execution or display.

Examples:

  • 1. The workers built a sturdy scaffold around the building.
  • 2. She used notes as a scaffold for her speech.
  • 3. The old house needed a scaffold for repairs.
  • 4. They will scaffold the new bridge next week.

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