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scaffolding


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Definition of scaffolding

noun

[mass noun]
  • a temporary structure on the outside of a building, made of wooden planks and metal poles, used by workmen while building, repairing, or cleaning the building: two of the shops had scaffolding against them [as modifier]:scaffolding poles [count noun]:a sudden collapse of jerry-built scaffoldings
  • the materials used in scaffolding: a truck carrying scaffolding

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Definition of scaffolding in the US English dictionary