scaffolding (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈskæfəldɪŋ/
Definition
A temporary structure made of poles and planks, used by workers for support when building, repairing, or cleaning a building.
Examples
The construction crew erected scaffolding around the entire skyscraper.
Safety regulations require regular inspections of all scaffolding on site.
After the repairs were complete, the scaffolding was carefully dismantled.
How to Use scaffolding
- put up scaffolding (collocation)
- To assemble and install scaffolding. — "They had to put up scaffolding to reach the damaged roof."
- take down scaffolding (collocation)
- To disassemble and remove scaffolding. — "After the painting was done, it took two days to take down the scaffolding."
- scaffolding for (prepositional phrase)
- Scaffolding used for a specific purpose. — "We need scaffolding for the exterior renovation."
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