Precast
Pronunciation: /priːˈkæst/
Precast (adjective)
- Made in a factory and then moved to the building site.
Examples
- The precast panels were installed quickly.
- Precast beams are used in many buildings.
Common collocations: precast concrete, precast panels, precast components, precast elements
Precast (verb)
- To create concrete parts in a factory before taking them to the building site.
Examples
- They precast the columns off-site.
- The company precasts walls for construction.