SCANTLINGS Synonyms

• a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

• long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

• a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

• a column of light (as from a beacon)

• (nautical) breadth amidships

• the broad side of a ship

• a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

• smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• express with a beaming face or smile

• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

• an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party

• cover with planks

• set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise

• cook and serve on a plank

• a thin strip (wood or metal)

• equip or bar with slats

• close the slats of (windows)

• the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

• a beam made of wood

• a post made of wood

• land that is covered with trees and shrubs

• (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)

• a man who is virile and sexually active

• ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)

• an upright in house framing

• adult male horse kept for breeding

• poker in which each player receives hole cards and the remainder are dealt face up; bets are placed after each card is dealt

• scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

• provide with or construct with studs