scaffolding

Meaning

Noun

1. (uncountable, usually) A temporary modular system of tubes, bamboo or wood forming a framework used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures.
2. (uncountable, usually) Source code etc. that is incomplete and serves as a basis for further development.
3. (figuratively, uncountable, usually) Any framework or support.

Verb

present participle and gerund of scaffold

scaffold

• Noun
• Verb

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Synonyms

scaffold

staging

stage

support

high wooden stage

elaboration

scaffolding work

framework

Translations

échafaudage

impalcatura

ponteggio

Baugerüst

andamio

Gerüst

andamiaje

intelaiatura

andaime

steiger

σκαλωσιά

échafaud

bastida

base

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈskæfəldɪŋ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: scaffaldyng

In summary

Inherited from Middle English scaffaldyng, skaffaldyng, equivalent to scaffold + -ing.