Scaffolding

Definitions

1. A temporary modular system of tubes, bamboo or wood forming a framework used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures.
   uncountable, usually
2. Source code etc. that is incomplete and serves as a basis for further development.
   uncountable, usually
3. Any framework or support.
   figuratively, uncountable, usually

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Examples

“[…] transparent scaffoldings partially draped with often hallucinatory nets of lines, gouges, hatching and cross-hatching that somehow also depict varying degrees of flesh, features and expression.”

“On the day of RAIL 's site visit⟳, in heavy weather, the scaffolding and decking that engineers stand⟳ on were submerged deep under choppy water, with work⟳ suspended. "We have⟳ to work⟳ around the tides," explained Project Director Alan Venables. "The wind pushes the tide up and the waves get⟳ larger. That causes some problems with the scaffold."”

“We refer⟳ to the process⟳ by which socialization agents support⟳ emotional activity within the child as emotional scaffolding.”

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