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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scaffold

/skæfəld/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does scaffold mean?

noun, verb

A temporary structure of beams and supports used to hold up a building during construction. To provide a framework or support for something.

Example

"The construction team used a scaffold to access the upper floors of the building."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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