concrete (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒŋkriːt/
Definition
A hard, strong building material made by mixing cement, sand, and gravel with water.
Examples
The bridge was made of steel and concrete.
They used concrete to pave the driveway.
The walls were thick layers of reinforced concrete.
How to Use concrete
- pour concrete (collocation)
- To put liquid concrete into a mold or onto a surface to set. — "They will pour concrete for the new patio this afternoon."
- reinforced concrete (collocation)
- Concrete that has steel bars or mesh embedded in it to increase its tensile strength. — "The skyscraper's frame is made of reinforced concrete."
- concrete evidence (collocation)
- Facts or information that are clear, definite, and can be proven. — "The prosecution presented concrete evidence of the defendant's guilt."
- concrete steps (collocation)
- Specific, practical actions that are taken to achieve a goal. — "We need to outline concrete steps for the project's success."
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