Scaffold

Pronunciation: /skæfəld/

Definitions of scaffold

noun a temporary structure used to support workers and materials during the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures

Example Sentences

A1 The workers used a scaffold to reach the higher parts of the building.

A2 The scaffold was made of metal and wood, providing a sturdy platform for the workers.

B1 Safety regulations require all scaffolds to be inspected regularly for any signs of damage.

B2 The construction crew erected a scaffold around the entire perimeter of the building.

C1 The intricate design of the scaffold allowed for multiple levels of work to be completed simultaneously.

C2 The architect included a unique feature in the design of the scaffold to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the building.

Examples of scaffold in a Sentence

formal The workers erected a sturdy scaffold to support the construction of the new building.

informal We need to set up the scaffold before we can start working on the roof.

slang Hey, can you pass me that thingamajig so I can fix this scaffold?

figurative Education serves as a scaffold for personal growth and development.

Grammatical Forms of scaffold

• past tense: scaffolded
• plural: scaffolds
• comparative: more scaffolded
• superlative: most scaffolded
• present tense: scaffold
• future tense: will scaffold
• perfect tense: have scaffolded
• continuous tense: scaffolding
• singular: scaffold
• positive degree: scaffold
• infinitive: to scaffold
• gerund: scaffolding
• participle: scaffolded

Origin and Evolution of scaffold

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old North French

Story behind the word: The word 'scaffold' originated from the Old North French word 'escaffaut' which came from the Latin word 'scamnum' meaning a bench or stool.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a temporary platform for workers or materials, the meaning of 'scaffold' evolved to also include a raised platform for executions or public punishment. In modern times, 'scaffold' is commonly used to refer to a raised platform used in construction or as a support structure.