formwork

[ fawrm-wurk ]
/ ˈfɔrmˌwɜrk /

noun

the structure of boards, bolts, etc., composing a form for poured-concrete or rammed-earth construction.

Origin of formwork

First recorded in 1915–20; form + work

British Dictionary definitions for formwork

formwork
/ (ˈfɔːmˌwɜːk) /

noun

an arrangement of wooden boards, bolts, etc, used to shape reinforced concrete while it is setting Also called (esp Brit): shuttering