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precast

[pree-kast, -kahst] / priˈkæst, -ˈkɑst /


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It rises in five mighty flights, tier upon tier, of precast concrete faced with terrazzo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

"At the end of the building's life, the materials are documented in such a manner that it will allow reuse in component form for precast elements and also recycling," he says.

From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024

Maine officials hope companies will license technology from the University of Maine, which has been pioneering precast floating turbines that can be built on land and towed to sea.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023

Using precast girders means the span can be constructed first on one side of the freeway and then the other, so traffic can be diverted in the wee hours to other lanes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Plus a giant turtle shell that turned out to be a precast fiberglass pond lining.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell