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formwork

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: business, construction, manufacturing

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: shuttering

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From form + work.

Across languages

Translations

18 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: encofrat — used in construction
  • French: banche — used in construction
  • French: coffrage — used in construction
  • German: Schalung — used in construction
  • German: Verschalung — used in construction
  • German: Betonschalung — used in construction
  • German: Einschalung — used in construction
  • German: Betonverschalung — used in construction
  • Greek: καλούπι (kaloúpi) — used in construction
  • Italian: cassaforma — used in construction
  • Italian: cassero — used in construction
  • Polish: szalunek — used in construction
  • Polish: szalowanie — used in construction
  • Polish: deskowanie — used in construction
  • Portuguese: cofragem — used in construction
  • Portuguese: forma — used in construction
  • Russian: опа́лубка (opálubka) — used in construction
  • Spanish: encofrado — used in construction