scantling
Definitions
A piece of lumber of small cross-section, typically used as a structural member in framing.
The dimensions of a structural element, such as a beam or plate, especially in shipbuilding.
A small or inadequate amount or quantity.
Examples
The carpenter measured the scantling carefully before cutting it to fit the frame of the house.
The roof was supported by a series of sturdy wooden scantlings spaced evenly across the rafters.