a scant is a 2 inch by 3 inch piece of timber.
If this is in a real estate listing it means "some timber" or "a few trees". Quote http://www.thediyworld.co.uk/glossary_terms.html Scant; Cheaper 'planed all round' (PAR) white wood, mass produced for general carpentry work, such as partitioning or sub framework. not necessarilly 2x3, though more commonly thought of as this
Scant timber, which refers to lumber with smaller dimensions than standard sizes, is commonly used in construction and framing applications where lightweight and cost-effective materials are needed. It is often employed for purposes such as building substructures, interior partitions, and temporary structures. Additionally, scant timber can be utilized in furniture making and other DIY projects where specific dimensions are required. Its versatility makes it a popular choice in both residential and commercial building projects.
"Scant" is not a type of flour. "Scant" is a cooking term that means "almost" or "just slightly less than." A recipe would not call for "scant flour" but a "scant cup" or a "scant Tablespoon" of flour, meaning not quite a cup or not quite a Tablespoon.
A scant of sugar is a very small amount of sugar.
Ricky lee Jones is a scant singer....
Barely amounting to as much as indicated - example: a scant two hours; a scant cupful. Having an inadequate or limited supply - example - (usually followed by of ): scant of breath.
A scant of oil is...not enough, or barely a sufficient amount.
We were scant of breath after the lengthy climb.
Scant milk means "milk just barely".
scant 3/8 cup sugar
Onions were scant at the grocer's, again.
Her boss had scant regard for the employees opinions. Another great example sentence would be, she had scant regard for who she hurt with her lies.
The marooned passengers were concerned by the scant food supplies on the island. The professor paid scant notice to the complaints about his teaching.