| precast | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (esp of concrete when employed as a structural element in building) cast in a particular form before being used |
| —vb , -casts, -casting, -cast | |
| 2. | (tr) to cast (concrete) in a particular form before use |
| to swindle, cheat, hoodwink, or hoax. |
| to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about. |