Word Meaning

scantling definition and meaning

a. Not plentiful; small; scanty.
v. t. A fragment; a bit; a little piece.
v. t. A piece or quantity cut for a special purpose; a sample.
v. t. A small quantity; a little bit; not much.
v. t. A piece of timber sawed or cut of a small size, as for studs, rails, etc.
v. t. The dimensions of a piece of timber with regard to its breadth and thickness; hence, the measure or dimensions of anything.
v. t. A rough draught; a rude sketch or outline.
v. t. A frame for casks to lie upon; a trestle.

Crossword clues for scantling

- Sawn timbers used in building framework