What do you call that thing where a painter goes up on a platform and pulls ropes to move up or down

Question

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Answer 1

It's called scaffolding.  That's absolutely correct.  I know it is. It is derived from the word scaffold:

scaf�fold �� (skfld, -ld) KEY �

NOUN:

A temporary platform, either supported from below or suspended from above, on which workers sit or stand when performing tasks at heights above the ground.

A raised wooden framework or platform.

A platform used in the execution of condemned prisoners, as by hanging or beheading.

TRANSITIVE VERB:

scaf�fold�ed , scaf�fold�ing , scaf�folds

To provide or support with a raised framework or platform.

To place on a raised framework or platform.

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Answer 2

yup i think he is right!

Answer 3

I know that sounds right, but, for some reason I don't think it is. A scaffolding is stationery, isn't it? It should be called a "painters hoist". Not sure. Any professional painters out there? Good luck in figuring this out. LT