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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scantling

/skæntlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does scantling mean?

noun

A scantling is a small piece of wood or other material used as a sample or model for making something. It can also refer to a small quantity or amount of something.

Example

"The carpenter used a scantling of oak to test the strength of the new design."

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