precast

American  

[pree-kast, -kahst] / priˈkæst, -ˈkɑst /

verb (used with object)

precast, precasting

1. to cast (a concrete block or slab, etc.) in a place other than where it is to be installed in a structure.

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adjective

1. (of a building or section) cast before being transported to the site of installation.

   a precast concrete roof.

precast British  

adjective

1. (esp of concrete when employed as a structural element in building) cast in a particular form before being used

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verb

1. (tr) to cast (concrete) in a particular form before use

Etymology

Origin of precast

First recorded in 1860–65; pre- + cast

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

precast

It rises in five mighty flights, tier upon tier, of precast concrete faced with terrazzo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025

And as a screenwriter, it was really wonderful to precast Mikey because I was able to see her face while fleshing this character out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2024

"At the end of the building's life, the materials are documented in such a manner that it will allow reuse in component form for precast elements and also recycling," he says.

From BBC ● Feb. 29, 2024

You can use a steel collar, simple small boulders or precast concrete brick you might get at a home center.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2023

Plus a giant turtle shell that turned out to be a precast fiberglass pond lining.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell