FALSEWORK


Meaning of FALSEWORK in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' fo ̇ ls- ˌ w ə rk

Function: noun

Date: circa 1874

: temporary construction work on which a main work is wholly or partly built and supported until the main work is strong enough to support itself

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