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form⋅work

[fawrm-wurk]
–noun
the structure of boards, bolts, etc., composing a form for poured-concrete or rammed-earth construction.

Origin:
1915–20; form + work
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form·work   (fôrm'wûrk')   
n.  The structure of boards that make up a form for pouring concrete in construction.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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