putlog
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put·log

noun \ˈpt-ˌlg, ˈpət-, -ˌläg\

Definition of PUTLOG

: one of the short timbers that support the flooring of a scaffold

Origin of PUTLOG

probably alteration of earlier putlock, perhaps from 3put + 2lock
First Known Use: 1645

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