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Rarescantling
The correct spelling is scantling.
How to pronounce scantling
noun
IPA: /ˈskantlɪŋ/
Say it like: Sca-ntl-ing
The correct spelling is scantling. (chiefly in the plural) The set size or dimension of a piece of timber, stone etc., or materials used to build ships or aircraft.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.(chiefly in the plural) The set size or dimension of a piece of timber, stone etc., or materials used to build ships or aircraft.
- 2.A small portion, a scant amount.
- 3.A small, upright beam of timber used in construction, especially less than five inches square.
- 4.Timber in the form of small beams and pieces.
- 5.A rough draught; a crude sketch or outline.
adjective
- 1.Not plentiful; small; scanty.
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