scantling

• Nom désignant une pièce de bois verticale ou un élément de charpente de petite section, utilisée dans l'ossature d'un bâtiment ; par extension, toute pièce de bois de dimensions réduites ou un échantillon, ou encore une mesure de l'épaisseur et de la largeur d'un bois de construction.

A noun referring to an upright piece of timber used in house framing, typically of small cross-section.

1. Upright in house framingC2formal

   A vertical structural element, such as a stud or post, used in the framing of a building.

   Montant de charpente

   • The carpenter installed the scantlings at regular intervals along the wall.
   • Each scantling was carefully measured to ensure the frame was level.
   • The building's frame consisted of sturdy scantlings supporting the roof.

   Synonymespoststudupright

2. Small piece of timberC2formal

   A small, often roughly cut piece of wood, typically used in construction or as a sample.

   Petit morceau de bois

   • He selected a scantling of oak for the repair.
   • The workshop had a pile of scantlings for various projects.
   • A scantling of pine was used to test the new saw.

   Synonymesbattenlathslatstickstrip