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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A kind of formwork; a temporary mold, made from planks, into which concrete is poured, in order to create vertical concrete structures that rise with the building process. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

climbing formwork

Etymology

From jump + form.

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