scaffolding
noun[U]
uk/ˈskæf.əl.dɪŋ/us/ˈskæf.əl.dɪŋ/astructureofmetalpolesandwoodenboardsput against abuildingforworkerstostandon when theywanttoreachthehigherpartsof thebuilding:
脚手架Scaffolding has beenerectedaround thetowerandrepairworkwillstartnextweek.塔的周围已竖起了脚手架,修缮工作将从下周开始。
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Physical supports and supporting
- abutment
- bearing
- bolster
- bookend
- bracket
- buoy
- burden
- buttress
- groan
- lath
- load-bearing
- pier
- pile
- pillar
- prop
- propsomethingup
- rafter
- sinew
- underpin
- weight-bearing
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