Definition of Scantling

a small portion of something

Examples of Scantling in a sentence

Because it is strong and very expensive, a scantling of saffron goes a long way in the couscous.  🔊

After the harsh winter, the pioneers only had a scantling of preserved food remaining.  🔊

My old-fashioned grandmother asked me to get a scantling of bacon at the store.  🔊

Her height was a scantling too short to ride the rollercoaster.  🔊

We only had a scantling amount of money to set aside for Christmas gifts.  🔊

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