Prestressed Meaning
/ˈpriˈstrɛst/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjhaving been stressed before use
adjStanding before a stressed syllable.
Sentence Examples
The bridge was built using high-strength prestressed concrete.
Prestressed beams can carry much more weight than normal ones.
The engineers used prestressed concrete to build the bridge deck.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The bridge's ____ concrete beams were tightly reinforced with steel cables before any weight was applied.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The bridge was built using ____ concrete, which is stronger and more durable than conventional concrete.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English stressed English prestressed From pre- + stressed.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The bridge's ____ concrete beams were tightly reinforced with steel cables before any weight was applied.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The bridge was built using ____ concrete, which is stronger and more durable than conventional concrete.