Precast
//pɹiˈkæst// adj, noun, verb
adj, noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Structural members made of concrete, ready for installation. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 To cast in a location other than where to be installed. transitive
Adjective
- 1 Cast previously in another location. not-comparable
"The bridge used precast concrete girders."
Adjective
- 1 of structural members especially of concrete; cast into form before being transported to the site of installation wordnet
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More examples"The bridge used precast concrete girders."
Etymology
From pre- + cast.
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