Definition of scaffold - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
constructionTECH. temporary structure for workers during building constructionTECH.
- The workers stood on the scaffold to paint the wall.
2.
executionDated UK platform for executing criminalsDated UK
- The criminal was led to the scaffold for his punishment.
3.
scientific supportTECH. supporting structure in scientific applicationsTECH.
- The cells were grown on a scaffold in the lab.
Verb
1.
educational supportTECH. support someone in learning or problem-solvingTECH.
- Teachers scaffold lessons to enhance student understanding.
2.
constructionTECH. set up scaffolding around a buildingTECH.
- They scaffold the building before painting it.
Images of scaffold
temporary structure for workers during building construction 
supporting structure in scientific applications
Expressions with scaffold
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be executed by hanging
The traitor was sentenced to go to the scaffold.
Origin of scaffold
Old Norse, skafthald (handle)
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Examples of scaffold in a sentence
The scaffold was sturdy enough to hold several workers. The scaffold was prepared for the execution. Crowds gathered to witness the scaffold event. Researchers used a scaffold to support the tissue samples. The scaffold provided a base for the experimental setup. Mentors scaffold their mentees to achieve their goals.
Parents often scaffold their children during homework. Workers scaffold the new museum for safety. They will scaffold the entire block for renovations.
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- French:échafaudage, accompagner, ...
- German:Gerüst, unterstützen, ...
- Italian:ponteggio, facilitare l'apprendimento, ...
- Spanish:andamio, facilitar el aprendizaje, ...
- Portuguese:andaime, orientar, ...
- Chinese:脚手架, 支撑, ...
- Japanese:足場, 授業を支援する, ...
- Arabic:سِقالَة, دَعَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:פִּגּוּם, לְתַמְכֵּל, ...
- Russian:строительные леса, поддерживать в обучении, ...
- Ukrainian:риштування, підтримувати, ...
- Hindi:मचान, सहारा देकर सिखाना, ...
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