Associations to the word «Scantling»
Wiktionary
SCANTLING, noun. (chiefly in the plural) The set size or dimension of a piece of timber, stone etc., or materials used to build ships or aircraft.
SCANTLING, noun. (archaic) A small portion, a scant amount.
SCANTLING, noun. A small, upright timber used in construction, especially less than five inches square.
SCANTLING, noun. (obsolete) A rough draught; a crude sketch or outline.
SCANTLING, noun. (obsolete) A frame for casks to lie upon; a trestle.
SCANTLING, adjective. Not plentiful; small; scanty.
Dictionary definition
SCANTLING, noun. An upright in house framing.
Wise words
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