Definition of Scantling

1. Noun. An upright in house framing.

Exact synonyms: Stud
Group relationships: Building, Edifice
Generic synonyms: Upright, Vertical
Derivative terms: Stud

Definition of Scantling

1. a. Not plentiful; small; scanty.

2. n. A fragment; a bit; a little piece.

Definition of Scantling

1. Noun. (chiefly in the plural) The set size or dimension of a piece of timber, stone etc., or materials used to build ships or aircraft. ¹

2. Noun. (archaic) A small portion, a scant amount. ¹

3. Noun. A small, upright timber used in construction, especially less than five inches square. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scantling

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scantling

scantest
scantier
scanties
scantiest
scantily
scantily clad
scantiness
scantinesses
scanting
scantity
scantle
scantled
scantles
scantlet
scantlets
scantling (current term)
scantlings
scantly
scantness
scantnesses
scantron
scantrons
scants
scanty
scapa
scapaed
scapaing
scapas
scape
scaped

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