scantling

  1. Noun.  (chiefly, in plural) The set size or dimension of a piece of timber, stone etc., or materials used to build ships or aircraft.
  2. Noun.  (archaic) A small portion, a scant amount.
  3. Noun.  A small, upright timber used in construction, especially less than five inches square.

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