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Scaffolding

Noun:

1. A temporary structure, typically made of wooden planks and metal poles, used to support workers and materials during construction, repair, or decoration of buildings.

Example sentence:

The construction workers erected scaffolding around the building to facilitate repairs.

2. Figuratively, a support or framework that helps someone learn or develop:

Example sentence:

The teacher provided scaffolding to the struggling student by breaking down complex problems into simpler steps.

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