formwork

[ fawrm-wurk ]

/ ˈfɔrmˌwɜrk /

Save This Word!

noun

the structure of boards, bolts, etc., composing a form for poured-concrete or rammed-earth construction.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of formwork

First recorded in 1915–20; form + work

Words nearby formwork

formula unit, formula weight, formulism, formulize, form word, formwork, formyl, formylate, formyl group, Fornax, fornenst

How to use formwork in a sentence

Mighty Buildings can then 3D print elements like overhangs or ceilings without the need for additional supporting formwork.
Mighty Buildings nabs $40M Series B to 3D print your next house|Mary Ann Azevedo|February 9, 2021|TechCrunch
The various illustrations of actual formwork which follow are the best guides to good practice.
Concrete Construction|Halbert P. Gillette

British Dictionary definitions for formwork

formwork

/ (ˈfɔːmˌwɜːk) /

noun

an arrangement of wooden boards, bolts, etc, used to shape reinforced concrete while it is settingAlso called (esp Brit): shuttering

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012