What is the meaning of Scantling?

The set size or dimension of a piece of timber, stone etc., or materials used to build ships or aircraft.

A small portion, a scant amount.

A small, upright beam of timber used in construction, especially less than five inches square.

Timber in the form of small beams and pieces.

A rough draught; a crude sketch or outline.

A frame for casks to lie upon; a trestle.

Not plentiful; small; scanty.

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