concrete | ||
1. | [ noun ] a strong hard building material composed of sand and gravel and cement and water | |
Related terms: | building_material paving_material reinforced_concrete cement sand cement | |
2. | [ adjective ] capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary | |
Examples: | "concrete objects such as trees" |
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Related terms: | abstract real objective factual real practical tangible concreteness | |
3. | [ adjective ] formed by the coalescence of particles | |
Related terms: | solid | |
4. | [ verb ] cover with cement | |
Examples: | "concrete the walls" |
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Related terms: | cover | |
5. | [ verb ] form into a solid mass; coalesce | |
Related terms: | solidify compaction | |
Similar spelling: |
concretely concretize concretise concert congregate concurrent concretism concretion concertise concertize concurrence coinsure concerto concerned concerted concordat concierge conscript concur concertina concord concern concordant concernedly congress conjure |