formwork

noun

form·​work ˈfȯrm-ˌwərk How to pronounce formwork (audio)
: a set of forms in place to hold wet concrete until it sets

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After the concrete is cast and cured over several days, the formwork is removed. Pablo Moyano Fernández, The Conversation, 23 June 2025 However, such structures can require more complex formwork to create the curved shape, and often need specialized skills to execute properly. New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025 This same formwork permeates the walls, leaving behind a patina, a unique wood pattern made possible only through the exceptional craftsmanship of these workers. Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Craftsmanship is also deeply embedded in the formwork that enabled the concrete to be poured. Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for formwork

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First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of formwork was in 1918

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“Formwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formwork. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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