scaffolded

scaf·fold

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skaf-uh ld, -ohld]
- /ˈskæf əld, -oʊld/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skaf-uh ld, -ohld]
- /ˈskæf əld, -oʊld/

Definitions of scaffolded word

noun scaffolded a temporary structure for holding workers and materials during the erection, repair, or decoration of a building. 1
noun scaffolded an elevated platform on which a criminal is executed, usually by hanging. 1
noun scaffolded a raised platform or stage for exhibiting spectacles, seating spectators, etc. 1
noun scaffolded any raised framework. 1
noun scaffolded a suspended platform that is used by painters, window washers, and others for working on a tall structure, as a skyscraper. 1
noun scaffolded Metallurgy. any piling or fusion of materials in a blast furnace, obstructing the flow of gases and preventing the uniform descent of the charge. 1

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Origin of scaffolded

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English scaffot, skaffaut, scaffalde < Old French escadafaut; akin to catafalque

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Parts of speech for Scaffolded

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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scaffolded popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for scaffolded

adjective scaffolded

constructed — to build or form by putting together parts; frame; devise.
framed — (of a picture or similar) held in a frame.

noun scaffolded

gibbeted — (US) Simple past tense and past participle of gibbet.

All 3 Synonyms of scaffolded