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slipforms

slipforms is the plural of slipform.

slipforms is the third-person singular simple present indicative of slipform.

Meaning of slipform

Noun

slipform (countable and uncountable, plural slipforms)

  1. (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.
    • Like other Flagg houses, the walls were created of stone (in this case Tennessee quartzite) and mortar using a slipform process.2010, Thomas H. Fehring, Whitefish Bay, →ISBN
  2. (countable) A moveable form used when setting concrete using the slipform technique.
    • Slipforms of various designs have been used with excellent results.1968, Water for Peace: Planning and developing water programs, page 77

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Questions about slipforms

What is slipforms the plural of?
Slipforms is the plural of slipform.

Words near slipforms in the dictionary

  1. slipfaceless
  2. slipfaces
  3. slipform
  4. slipformed
  5. slipforming
  6. slipforms
  7. sliphalter
  8. sliphalters
  9. sliphead
  10. slipheads
  11. slipjoint

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