precast

adjective

pre·​cast ˌprē-ˈkast How to pronounce precast (audio)
ˈprē-ˌkast
: being concrete that is cast in the form of a structural element (such as a panel or beam) before being placed in final position

Examples of precast in a Sentence

The wall is built with precast concrete panels.
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Black granite frames accentuate this composition, while the precast concrete envelope of the tower complements the surrounding buildings. New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024 The fearless leader has built a legacy of propelling Precision Precast Erectors (PPE), a company specializing in precast concrete installations for mid to large-sized buildings, to the forefront. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 It was designed by Louis G. Redstone Associates and adorned with 20 precast concrete stone exterior panels, each weighing 11 tons. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2024 Minimize, collect and upcycle waste concrete into other precast materials such as highway barriers. Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for precast 

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of precast was in 1914

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“Precast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precast. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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