putlog

[poot-lawg, -log, puht-]

noun

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

putlog

/ ˈpʌtˌlɒɡ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of putlog¹

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

Example Sentences

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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