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- [fawls-wurk]
- /ˈfɔlsˌwɜrk/
- /ˈfɔːl.swɜːk/
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- [fawls-wurk]
- /ˈfɔlsˌwɜrk/
Definitions of falsework word
- noun falsework framework for supporting a structure under construction that is not yet capable of supporting itself. 1
- noun falsework Temporary framework structures used to support a building during its construction. 1
- noun falsework a framework supporting something under construction 0
- noun falsework (engineering) A temporary framework used in the building of bridges and arched structures in order to hold items in place until the structure is able to support itself. 0
- noun falsework (engineering) Scaffolding, a temporary frame serving to support and brace a building under construction until it can stand alone. 0
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Origin of falsework
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; false + work
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Falsework
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
falsework popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
falsework usage trend in Literature
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