SCANTLING

Scantling

Scantling is a measurement of prescribed size, dimensions, or cross sectional areas. In shipbuilding, the scantling refers to the collective dimensions of the various parts, particularly the framing and structural supports. The word is most often used in the plural to describe how much structural strength in the form of girders, I-beams, etc. is in a given section. The scantling length refers to the structural length of a ship.

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scantling

Noun

  1. 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 timber used in construction, especially less than five inches square.
  4. A rough draught; a crude sketch or outline.
  5. A frame for casks to lie upon; a trestle.

Adjective

  1. Not plentiful; small; scanty.


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