Scant
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005069
Describing timber or lumber that is undersized or of insufficient dimensions for its intended structural purpose. It can also refer to a piece of timber that is cut to a smaller cross-section than standard or specified. Using scant timber can compromise the structural integrity and safety of a construction project.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005069 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Kantenstein; Spanish: canto; French: bloc de pierre dégrossi |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-005069",
"term": "Scant",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Describing timber or lumber that is undersized or of insufficient dimensions for its intended structural purpose. It can also refer to a piece of timber that is cut to a smaller cross-section than standard or specified. Using scant timber can compromise the structural integrity and safety of a construction project.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Kantenstein",
"es": "canto",
"fr": "bloc de pierre dégrossi"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/scant/"
}
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