scaffold

Meanings

• noun

  A temporary structure used as a base for workers to build, repair, or clean tall buildings, bridges, or other structures.

  - "The scaffold was erected around the old building for restoration."
  - "Workers were busy hammering nails into the scaffold."
  - "Safety regulations require that all scaffolds be inspected before use."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scaffold
halo , malo , stalo

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Variants

List of all variants of scaffold that leads to same result
scaffold , scaffolds

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Etymology

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Old English 'scafol' meaning 'platform, base, foundation'.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest scaffold ever built was for the construction of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which stood at over 828 meters tall.

2. The term 'scaffold' is also used metaphorically to describe a situation or series of events that leads to a particular outcome.

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Related Concepts

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1. Construction: Scaffolds are an essential part of the construction industry, allowing workers to safely access high places and build structures.

2. Safety: Ensuring the safety of scaffolds is crucial to prevent accidents and injuries on construction sites.

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Culture

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Scaffolds have been used in various forms throughout history, from ancient Egypt to modern construction sites. They have also been used as a form of execution and as a symbol of power and authority in literature and art.

How to Memorize "scaffold"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tall building with a scaffold wrapped around it.
   - Imagine a worker standing on a scaffold, hammering nails into a beam.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scaffold' with the idea of a temporary structure used for construction.
   - Think of a ladder or a platform when you hear the word 'scaffold'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'scaffold' as 'A base for building tall structures'.

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