sideform
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sideform¹
Where it comes from
Uncertain. Apparent etymologies include a learned borrowing from Norwegian sideform, a calque of German Nebenform, and a compound of side + form.
noun sideforms
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An alternative or variant form of a word or morpheme.
The old þina, g. s. of þu, = of-thee, has such sideforms as the oldest Swedish sina, gen. sing, of the reflective pronoun, and as the M. Goth. seina, […]
Similar: byform
sideform²
noun sideforms
- A process for setting concrete which uses forms to confine the concrete to the desired width. Two basic methods of paving are in use in South Africa, namely, sideform and slipform. With the sideform method, metal sideforms are used to confine the concrete to the desired width.
- Any of the forms used when setting concrete with this method. As part of a larger arrow diagram, a contractor wants to include the following activities related to construction of a foundation for a light commercial building: place steel sideforms; pour foundation; excavate for foundation […]
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title = {sideform},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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