Contig vs. Scaffold

Contignoun

(genetics) A set of overlapping DNA segments, derived from a single source of genetic material, from which the complete sequence may be deduced.

Contig

A contig (from contiguous) is a set of overlapping DNA segments that together represent a consensus region of DNA. In bottom-up sequencing projects, a contig refers to overlapping sequence data (reads); in top-down sequencing projects, contig refers to the overlapping clones that form a physical map of the genome that is used to guide sequencing and assembly. Contigs can thus refer both to overlapping DNA sequence and to overlapping physical segments (fragments) contained in clones depending on the context.

Scaffoldnoun

A structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on while working on a building.

Scaffoldnoun

An elevated platform on which a criminal is executed.

Scaffoldnoun

An elevated platform on which dead bodies are ritually disposed of, as by some Native American tribes.

Scaffoldnoun

(metalworking) An accumulation of adherent, partly fused material forming a shelf or dome-shaped obstruction above the tuyeres in a blast furnace.

Scaffoldnoun

(sciences) A structure that provides support for some other material.

Scaffoldverb

(transitive) To set up a scaffolding; to surround a building with scaffolding.

Scaffoldverb

(transitive) To sustain; to provide support for.

Scaffoldverb

(transitive) To dispose of the bodies of the dead on a scaffold or raised platform, as by some Native American tribes.

Scaffoldnoun

A temporary structure of timber, boards, etc., for various purposes, as for supporting workmen and materials in building, for exhibiting a spectacle upon, for holding the spectators at a show, etc.

Scaffoldnoun

Specifically, a stage or elevated platform for the execution of a criminal; as, to die on the scaffold.

Scaffoldnoun

An accumulation of adherent, partly fused material forming a shelf, or dome-shaped obstruction, above the tuyères in a blast furnace.

Scaffoldverb

To furnish or uphold with a scaffold.

Scaffoldnoun

a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)

Scaffoldnoun

a temporary arrangement erected around a building for convenience of workers

Scaffoldverb

provide with a scaffold for support;