putlog

American

[poot-lawg, -log, puht-] / ˈpʊtˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg, ˈpʌt- /

noun

any of a number of short pieces of lumber supporting a scaffold's floor.

putlog British

/ ˈpʌtˌlɒɡ /

noun

a short horizontal beam that with others supports the floor planks of a scaffold

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Etymology

Origin of putlog

C17: changed (through influence of _log ¹ ) from earlier putlock, probably from _put (past participle) + _lock ¹

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The masonry is very fine and regular, built in courses of squared stone alternating with four courses of brick, all laid in thick mortar joints, and pierced with numerous putlog holes running through the walls.

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