falsework

false·work

noun \ˈfȯls-ˌwərk\

Definition of FALSEWORK

: temporary construction work on which a main work is wholly or partly built and supported until the main work is strong enough to support itself

First Known Use of FALSEWORK

circa 1874

Rhymes with FALSEWORK

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