scaffolding

Definitions

A temporary structure on the outside of a building, made of wooden planks and metal poles, used by workers while building, repairing, or cleaning the structure.

A variety of instructional techniques used to move students progressively toward stronger understanding and, ultimately, greater independence in the learning process.

A supporting framework or underlying structure.

Examples

The construction workers erected metal scaffolding around the exterior of the building to reach the upper floors.

In education, scaffolding refers to the temporary support provided by teachers to help students master new concepts.

Synonyms

framework structure support system skeleton staging underpinning base

Antonyms

destruction demolition disorganization chaos instability unsupported void