formwork

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

Noun

  1. A temporary mold, made from planks, into which concrete is poured.
    • The floor and walls for Copthall tunnel have already been constructed using formwork into which rebar (reinforcing bar) was placed, and then concrete poured. - 2023 August 23, Chris Howe, “Green screen: HS2's route...

    Synonyms: shuttering

Origin

From form + work.

Forms

formworks

Derived

formworker formwork carpenter