scantling

[skæntlɪŋ]

scantling Definition

• 1. a piece of lumber of small cross section
• 2. a measurement of length or size, especially a standardized unit used in carpentry and masonry

Using scantling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scantling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The carpenter measured the scantling before cutting it.

• Example

  The house was built with sturdy scantlings.

• Example

  The walls were made of vertical scantlings.

scantling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scantling

• beam
• plank
• board
• slat
• lath

Phrases with scantling

• scantling timber

  timber sawn to a small size

  Example

  The house was built with scantling timber.

• standard scantling

  a standard size or dimension for a piece of lumber

  Example

  The carpenter used a standard scantling for the frame of the door.

• scantling rule

  a measuring tool used by carpenters to determine the dimensions of a piece of lumber

  Example

  The carpenter used a scantling rule to measure the length of the board.

Origins of scantling

from Middle English 'scauntling', meaning 'a measure of length or size'

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Summary: scantling in Brief

'Scantling' [skæntlɪŋ] refers to a small piece of lumber or a standardized unit of measurement used in carpentry and masonry. It is often used to describe the size of a piece of wood, as in 'The carpenter measured the scantling before cutting it.' 'Scantling' can also refer to timber sawn to a small size, as in 'The house was built with scantling timber.'