shotcrete

/ˈʃɒtkrɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a mixture of cement, sand, and water that is sprayed under pressure onto a surface to form a hard layer

“The construction team used shotcrete to repair the damaged wall.”

2. verb

to apply shotcrete to a surface

“The engineer shotcreted the tunnel walls to make them more stable.”

3. noun

the act of applying shotcrete

“The company specialized in shotcrete services for construction projects.”

Synonyms

  • gunite
  • sprayed concrete

Antonyms

  • demolition
  • destruction