scantling

• Substantivo que designa uma peça de madeira de seção transversal pequena, geralmente um pontalete vertical usado na estrutura de uma casa, ou madeira serrada de dimensões reduzidas em geral.

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.

   Montante de estrutura

   • 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.

   Sinônimospoststudupright

2. Small piece of timberC2formal

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

   Pedaço de madeira

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbattenlathslatstickstrip