Concrete (Noun)
Meaning
A strong hard building material composed of sand and gravel and cement and water.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The construction workers mixed cement, sand, and water to create the concrete for the foundation of the new building.
- After the concrete had set, the carpenters began framing the walls of the house.
- The old concrete steps leading up to the front door needed to be replaced because they were cracked and crumbling.
- The engineer had to test the strength of the concrete used for the bridge's pillars to ensure it could support the weight of traffic.
- A special type of concrete was developed for use in high-temperature environments such as fire-resistant structures.