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scaffold in Swedish

scaffold in Swedish is byggnadsställning, schavott — scaffold means a temporary framework of poles or tubes that workers stand on to reach high parts of a building.

scaffold in Swedish

byggnadsställning
noun
A structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on while working on a building.
schavott
noun
An elevated platform on which a criminal is executed.

What does "scaffold" mean?

  1. noun A temporary framework of poles or tubes that workers stand on to reach high parts of a building.
    "Workers erected a scaffold around the church tower for repairs."
  2. noun A raised wooden platform historically used for executions.
    "The condemned man was led up onto the scaffold before the crowd."
  3. noun A structure or framework that provides support for something else, including figuratively.
    "The teacher used simple examples as a scaffold for the harder concept."
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scaffold in a sentence

  • Workers erected a scaffold around the church tower for repairs.
  • The condemned man was led up onto the scaffold before the crowd.
  • The teacher used simple examples as a scaffold for the harder concept.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scaffold" in Swedish?

"scaffold" in Swedish is byggnadsställning, schavott. scaffold means: A temporary framework of poles or tubes that workers stand on to reach high parts of a building.

How do you use "scaffold" in a sentence?

Example: "Workers erected a scaffold around the church tower for repairs." In Swedish, "scaffold" is byggnadsställning, schavott.

Are there other ways to say "scaffold" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "scaffold": byggnadsställning, schavott.

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