PRECAST

precast

(adjective) of structural members especially of concrete; cast into form before being transported to the site of installation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

precast (not comparable)

Cast previously in another location.

Antonyms

• cast-in-place

Noun

precast (countable and uncountable, plural precasts)

Structural members made of concrete, ready for installation.

Verb

precast (third-person singular simple present precasts, present participle precasting, simple past and past participle precast)

To cast in a location other than where to be installed.

Anagrams

• CatSper, carpest, carpets, cepstra, preacts, spectra

Source: Wiktionary



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