falsework

false·work

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fawls-wurk]
- /ˈfɔlsˌwɜrk/
- /ˈfɔːl.swɜːk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

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Parts of speech for Falsework

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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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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