noun
- A horizontal timber or beam that supports scaffolding, typically resting on one end in a wall and supported on the other by a ledger or frame.
Usage: construction; also spelled putlog
Examples
- The workers secured the putlock firmly into the brick wall before adding the platform boards.
- Each putlock was carefully positioned to bear the weight of the scaffolding system.
- The construction crew inspected the putlocks daily to ensure they remained stable.
- Putlocks are essential components in traditional masonry scaffolding.
- The putlock extended from the wall to the outer support frame of the scaffold.