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Meaning of formwork | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A temporary mold, made from planks, into which concrete is poured.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Ελληνικά καλούπι
Español encofrado
Français banche coffrage
Italiano cassaforma cassero
Polski szalunek
Português cofragem forma
Русский опалубка

Examples

“The floor and walls for Copthall tunnel have already been constructed using formwork into which rebar (reinforcing bar) was placed, and then concrete poured.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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