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Betonschalung

concrete formwork

noun beh-TON-sha-lung Rare

Usage Note

Betonschalung denotes the temporary mould (of timber, steel, or plastic panels) that holds fresh concrete in shape until it hardens; the term covers both the material and the assembled system.

Examples

"Die Betonschalung muss vor dem Betonieren fest verankert werden."

Natural Translation

The concrete formwork must be firmly anchored before pouring.

Literal Translation

The concrete formwork must before the concreting firmly anchored become.

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