Unit 2 Trades

Instructions

Word Definition Translation

adjust (v) to change or move something slightly

attach (v) to fasten or connect one object to

another
fill in (v) to put something in an empty space
or hole
fit (v) to put a piece of equipment into a
place
join (v) to connect or fasten things together

level (v) to make something flat and smooth

nail (v) to fasten something to something else

with nails
slide onto (v) to attach one thing to another in a
smooth motion
scaffolding (n) a set of poles and boards that make
a structure for workers to stand on
when they are working on the outside
of a building
erect (v) to fix all the pieces of something
together and put it in an upright
position
hole (n) an empty space in something solid

plate (n) a flat piece of metal on the end of an

object
mudsill (n) a supporting sill resting directly on a
base or the earth
frame (n) used to form the structure and sides
of scaffolding
jack (n) a piece of equipment used to lift or
adjust a heavy weight off the ground
locking pin (n) a straight piece of metal that holds
two parts together
guardrail (n) a bar on scaffolding that prevents
people from falling off
planking (n) wood that has been cut into long
narrow pieces of wooden boards to
walk on
ladder (n) a piece of equipment used for
climbing up to or down from high
places; it has two bars connected by
rungs
brace (n) something that is used to strengthen
or support something
coupling pin (n) a pin or bolt that is used to join
together parts
foreman (n) a worker who is in charge of a group
of other workers
on (prep) touching a surface or being supported
by a surface
under (prep) below or at a lower level than
something, or covered by something
in (prep) area to say where someone or
something is or where to place
something
in between (prep) in the middle between two points

in front of (prep) at or towards the front of a thing or

person
behind (prep) at or towards the back of a thing or
person
next to (prep) very close to someone or something,
with nothing in between

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