Precast

//pɹiˈkæst// adj, noun, verb

adj, noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Structural members made of concrete, ready for installation. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To cast in a location other than where to be installed. transitive
Adjective
  1. 1
    Cast previously in another location. not-comparable

    "The bridge used precast concrete girders."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of structural members especially of concrete; cast into form before being transported to the site of installation wordnet

Synonyms

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Example

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"The bridge used precast concrete girders."

Etymology

From pre- + cast.

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