noun๐Share(chiefly in the plural) The set size or dimension of a piece of timber, stone etc., or materials used to build ships or aircraft."The carpenter checked the scantling of the lumber before starting the frame for the shed. "materialnauticalarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA small portion, a scant amount."The scantling of vegetables in the garden meant we had little to eat for dinner. "amountpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA small, upright beam of timber used in construction, especially less than five inches square."The carpenter used scantlings to support the shelves in the new bookcase. "architecturematerialbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareTimber in the form of small beams and pieces."The carpenter used the scantling to build a frame for the small shed. "materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA rough draught; a crude sketch or outline."Before the architect started the detailed blueprints, he showed the client a quick scantling of the house design, just a basic outline of the rooms and layout. "artwritingplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA frame for casks to lie upon; a trestle."The workers carefully placed each wine barrel on a sturdy scantling to keep it off the damp cellar floor. "structurematerialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareNot plentiful; small; scanty."Because of the drought, the farmer had only a scantling harvest this year. "amountqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
