scaffolding /ˈskæf.əl.dɪŋ/ noun [U]
► F0 a structure of metal poles and wooden boards put against a building for workers to stand on when they want to reach the higher parts of the building: » Scaffolding has been erected around the tower and repair work will start next week.See picture: scaffolding
Thesaurus+: ↑Physical supports and supporting , ↑Arches, columns and beamsThesaurus+: ↑Construction work and workers
- ♯ Causing feelings of anger and displeasure
- ♯ Causing pleasure
- ♯ Causing somebody to act
- ♯ Causing something to end
- ♯ Causing things to happen
- ♯ Cautious and vigilant
- ♯ Caves, cracks and crevices
- ♯ Celebrating and entertaining
- ♯ Celebrations, parties and special occasions
- ♯ Celebrations, social events and festivals
- ♯ Cells
- ♯ Centres of objects
- ♯ Ceramics and pottery
- ♯ Cereals
- ♯ Ceremonial clothes and objects
- ♯ Ceremonies
- ♯ Certainty
- ♯ Chairs and seats
- ♯ Chance and possibility
- ♯ Chance and randomness
- ♯ Change and changes
- ♯ Changing
- ♯ Changing and not changing
- ♯ Changing direction
- ♯ Changing frequently