Scaffolding

/skˈæfə‍ʊldɪŋ/

/ˈskæfəɫdɪŋ/

Scaffolding

a structure consisting of metal poles with wooden planks on them that are put against a building so that workers can climb it or stand on it while constructing the building

synonyms : staging

Examples

1. The construction workers were busy as bees, putting up the scaffolding and beginning work on the building.

2. Scaffolding is absolutely a very physical job.

3. Scaffolding can be done anywhere.

4. But, the scaffolding is there.

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