Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

formwork

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.09 in modern English

Syllables
form-work
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From form + work.

Usage

Inflected Forms

formworks (plural)

Derived Forms

formworker

Phrases

formwork carpenter

Synonyms

shuttering

Questions

What does formwork mean?
A temporary mold, made from planks, into which concrete is poured.
Where does formwork come from?
From form + work.

How to pronounce formwork

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