scantling

scant·ling

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skant-ling]
- /ˈskænt lɪŋ/
- /ˈskæn.tl̩ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skant-ling]
- /ˈskænt lɪŋ/

Definitions of scantling word

noun scantling a timber of relatively slight width and thickness, as a stud or rafter in a house frame. 1
noun scantling such timbers collectively. 1
noun scantling the width and thickness of a timber. 1
noun scantling the dimensions of a building stone. 1
noun scantling Nautical. a dressed timber or rolled metal member used as a framing member in a vessel. the dimension, in cross section, of a framing member. 1
noun scantling a small quantity or amount. 1

See all 13 definitions of scantling

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Origin of scantling

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; scant + -ling1; replacing Middle English scantilon < Old French escantillon gauge

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Parts of speech for Scantling

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scantling

scantling popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

scantling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for scantling

noun scantling

beam — If you say that someone is beaming, you mean that they have a big smile on their face because they are happy, pleased, or proud about something.
cantilever — A cantilever is a long piece of metal or wood used in a structure such as a bridge. One end is fastened to something and the other end is used to support part of the structure.
crossbar — A crossbar is a horizontal piece of wood attached to two upright pieces, for example a part of the goal in football.
crosspiece — a transverse beam, joist, etc
lath — a thin, narrow strip of wood, used with other strips to form latticework, a backing for plaster or stucco, a support for slates and other roofing materials, etc.

All 9 Synonyms of scantling