sideform
sideform · sideforms
A process for setting concrete which uses forms to confine the concrete to the desired…A process for setting concrete which uses forms to confine the concrete to the desired width.
Meaning
3 senses(rare)An alternative or variant form of a word or morpheme.
(uncountable)A process for setting concrete which uses forms to confine the concrete to the desired width.
(countable)Any of the forms used when setting concrete with this method.
Origin
Uncertain. Apparent etymologies include a learned borrowing from Norwegian sideform, a calUncertain. Apparent etymologies include a learned borrowing from Norwegian sideform, a calque of German Nebenform, and a compound of side + form.
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