noun

scantling

Scantling (noun) means the set size or dimension of a piece of timber, stone etc., or materials used to build ships or aircraft.

noun

The set size or dimension of a piece of timber, stone etc., or materials used to build ships or aircraft.

A small portion, a scant amount.

A small, upright beam of timber used in construction, especially less than five inches square.

Timber in the form of small beams and pieces.

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Etymology

Alteration of scantillon + -ling, from Old French escantillon (“sample pattern”) (Modern French échantillon). Later senses also influenced by similarity with scant.

Rhymes for scantling

dismantling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of scantling?

"scantling" (noun) means the set size or dimension of a piece of timber, stone etc., or materials used to build ships or aircraft.

What are the different meanings of scantling?

"scantling" has 3 main meanings: 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 beam of timber used in construction, especially less than five inches square.