The scaffolding
Example: Scaffolding supports workers and materials at height during construction
Definition
"The scaffolding" refers to a temporary structure made of metal or wooden planks and poles, used to support workers and materials during the construction, repair, or maintenance of buildings and other large structures at elevated heights.
Etymology
The word "scaffolding" comes from the Old French 'escafaut,' meaning a wooden stage or platform, which in turn derives from the Late Latin 'scaffaldum,' meaning a raised platform. Did you know that the term originally referred to a stage for public speaking or executions before becoming associated with construction?
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"The scaffolding" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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