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scaf·fold
 scaffold
- pronunciation:
- skae
f
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[or]
skae
fold
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an elevated temporary platform that is used to hold workers and materials during the construction or maintenance of a building.
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| definition 2: |
a raised platform on which prisoners are executed by hanging.
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| definition 3: |
any elevated platform.
- similar words:
- platform, stage
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
scaffolded, scaffolding, scaffolds |
| definition 1: |
to provide with a raised platform or scaffold.
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| definition 2: |
to put on or support with a scaffold.
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