1520s, "measured or prescribed size," altered from scantlon, scantiloun "dimension" (c. 1400), earlier a type of mason's tool for measuring thickness (c. 1300), a shortening of Old French escantillon (Modern French échantillon "sample pattern"), of uncertain origin; perhaps ultimately from Latin scandere "to climb" (see scan (v.)). Sense influenced by scant. Meaning "small wooden beam" is 1660s. Related: Scantlings.
实用例句
1. Scantling of plates and sections will be in accordance with rules requirements and Builder's practice.
一些板和部件的结构尺寸必须根据规范要求和建造者的惯例.
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2. Hull construction's materials & scantling designs are to be complied with the rules of Classification Society.
