scaffold

noun

Definition of scaffoldnext
as in platform
a raised flat surface Standing on a scaffold, the workers replaced the broken twelfth-story window.

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Recent Examples of scaffold Depending on the injury, a scaffold can cover a wound on the skin or be implanted inside the body to bridge or fill an area of damaged tissue. — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026 City inspectors soon found site safety issues, including workers who were operating machinery without proper certification and an unpermitted supported scaffold in use, according to the Department of Buildings. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Unlike popular skin boosters such as Rejuran, which prompt the skin to make more of its own elastin and collagen, Re2O supplies a structural scaffold rather than only signaling repair. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Some of the work is physically risky and will require crews being lowered in uspended scaffolds known as swing stages used by window cleaners. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scaffold
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  1. platform
  2. podium
Noun
  • It's based on the company's MQB platform, which underpins the T-Cross subcompact SUV and the Polo hatchback.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond distribution, the deal includes a co-production slate between ReelShort and Indonesian production houses, with resulting series set to appear on both platforms.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of platform
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  • Klay Thompson spoke at a podium in the interview room at Kaseya Center on Tuesday as he was officially introduced as the newest member of the Miami Heat.
    — Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Similarly, she would no longer be permitted inside the podium area.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of podium

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