Scaffold

usgb/ˈskæfəʊld/
noun

A temporary structure used by workers while building, repairing, or painting a big structure or building.

He climbed up the scaffold to reach the top of the building.
Visual representation of "scaffold" - A temporary structure used by workers while building, repairing, or painting a big structure or building.

Often appears as...

  • climb a scaffold
  • set up a scaffold
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Visual representation of "scaffold"
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Construction Context

Understand 'scaffold' as part of building vocabulary, often linked with construction.

Illustration for Construction Context
A new scaffold surrounds the old church.
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Temporary Use

'Scaffold' implies a provisional aid that will be removed after the project's end.

Illustration for Temporary Use
Once the repairs are done, the scaffolds will be removed.
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Physical Framework

Focus on 'scaffold' as a physical structure that workers can stand on.

Illustration for Physical Framework
The painters stood on the scaffold while painting the wall.
Visual representation of the word "Scaffold"

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