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scaffolding

Syllabification: (scaf·fold·ing)
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Definition of scaffolding

noun

  • a temporary structure on the outside of a building, made usually of wooden planks and metal poles, used by workers while building, repairing, or cleaning the building.
  • the materials used in scaffolding.

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