Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escora
Noun
/ɛsˈkɔːrə/
Definition
A support or prop used to stabilize or hold something in place.
Examples
- The workers placed an escora under the beam to prevent it from collapsing.
- During renovations, the old ceiling needed escoras to keep it stable.
- The engineer assessed the integrity of the escoras before proceeding with the project.
Meaning
In construction and engineering, ‘escora’ refers to a temporary support structure designed to hold up a building element until it can support itself.
Synonyms
- Support
- Prop
- Stabilizer