formwork means A temporary mold, made from planks, into which concrete is poured. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 83 out of 100.
Etymology
From form + work.
noun
- A temporary mold, made from planks, into which concrete is poured.“The floor and walls for Copthall tunnel have already been constructed using formwork into which rebar (reinforcing bar) was placed, and then concrete poured.”