SLIPFORM

Etymology

Noun

slipform (countable and uncountable, plural slipforms)

(uncountable) A type of process for setting concrete which uses moveable forms that are moved and reused once the concrete is stiff enough to retain its shape under its own weight.

(countable) A moveable form used when setting concrete using the slipform technique.

Verb

slipform (third-person singular simple present slipforms, present participle slipforming, simple past and past participle slipformed)

To use the slipform technique when creating a concrete structure.

Source: Wiktionary



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