noun
- the process of roughly shaping stone by chipping away pieces with a hammer and chisel
Usage: masonry; construction
Examples
- The mason began scabbling the limestone blocks to prepare them for the foundation.
- Scabbling removes the outer layer of concrete to create a rough surface.
- The old building required scabbling of its stone facade before restoration.
- Workers used pneumatic tools for scabbling the bridge deck.
- Proper scabbling ensures better adhesion of the new concrete layer.
- The scabbling process created a lot of dust and debris.