waling

Noun

A horizontal supporting timber in scaffolding; a horizontal band around the outside of a ship to add strength.

ریشه

From Old English 'walian' meaning 'to boil, bubble'.

مثال

• The waling of the scaffolding needs to be checked for safety.
• The ship's waling was reinforced to withstand the rough seas.
• The construction workers secured the waling before starting work.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Waling of the scaffolding Ship's waling Reinforced waling Inspect the waling