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1. (n.) scantling
a timber of relatively slight width and thickness, as a stud or rafter in a house frame.
2. scantling
such timbers collectively.
3. scantling
the width and thickness of a timber.
4. scantling
a small quantity or amount.
Etymology: (1520–30; alter., by folk etym., of ME scantilon (< OF escantillon gauge) reinterpreted as der. of scant)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) scantling, stud
an upright in house framing
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) scantling
not plentiful; small; scanty
2. (verb) scantling
a fragment; a bit; a little piece
3. (verb) scantling
a piece or quantity cut for a special purpose; a sample
4. (verb) scantling
a small quantity; a little bit; not much
5. (verb) scantling
a piece of timber sawed or cut of a small size, as for studs, rails, etc
6. (verb) scantling
the dimensions of a piece of timber with regard to its breadth and thickness; hence, the measure or dimensions of anything
7. (verb) scantling
a rough draught; a rude sketch or outline
8. (verb) scantling
a frame for casks to lie upon; a trestle
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