Slipforming

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The use of the slipform technique in working with concrete. uncountable

    "To facilitate and speed construction, Charlie Pankow chose to slipform not only the service and elevator core but also the stairwells -- a more complex operation than the slipforming of the American Cement Building."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of slipform form-of, gerund, participle, present

Example

More examples

"To facilitate and speed construction, Charlie Pankow chose to slipform not only the service and elevator core but also the stairwells -- a more complex operation than the slipforming of the American Cement Building."

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