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scants

/skænts/ /skɑːnts/

Meanings
noun
A block of stone sawn on two sides down to the bed level.

Examples :

"The stonemasons carefully positioned the scants along the foundation, ensuring a level base for the next course of blocks. "
architecture material

Related Words

Illustration requirements

requirements noun

/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənts/

A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

"There was a requirement of the government on citizens for paying taxes."

Illustration slightly

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration positioned

positioned verb

/pəˈzɪʃənd/ /pəˈzɪʃənd/

To put into place.

"The teacher positioned the globe on the table so the students could see it easily. "

Illustration measurement

measurement noun

/ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/

The act of measuring.

"The measurement of the room's length was important for ordering new furniture. "

Illustration standard

standard noun

/ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school's new uniform policy is the standard for all students. "

Illustration revealed

revealed verb

/ɹəˈviːld/

To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

"The magician revealed the rabbit from under his hat, surprising the audience. "

Illustration underwear

underwear noun

/ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚwɚ/

Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.

"Before going to school, Sarah put on her underwear and a shirt. "

Illustration contractor

contractor noun

/ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/

A person or company that builds or improves buildings.

"The contractor is building a new addition to the school library. "

Illustration stonemasons

stonemasons noun

/ˈstoʊnˌmeɪsənz/ /ˈstoʊnˌmeɪsns/

One who works in stone

"The stonemasons carefully shaped the large stones for the new school building's foundation. "

Illustration ensuring

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "

Illustration foundation

foundation noun

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."