concrete with stresses induced in it before use so as to counteract stresses that will be produced by load; often contains stretched steel bars or wires called tendons

plural of concrete verb

plural of concrete noun

(Slavic grammar) A verbal aspect in verbs of motion that is unidirectional (as opposed to multidirectional), a definitely directed motion, or a single, completed action (instead of a repeated action or series of actions). Concrete verbs may be either imperfective or perfective.

A building material made from Portland cement concrete with a matrix of steel bars or wires (rebars) to increase its tensile strength.

(idiomatic) An urban or other populated area containing a high density of buildings constructed of concrete or similar materials, especially one which lacks greenery and which seems unattractive, harsh, or unsafe.

(linguistics) A term which expresses material facts, actions and events in physical reality relating to possible causes and means.

A space or street surrounded by skyscrapers. / A narrow street circuit surrounded by concrete walls.

A device used in construction in which cement, aggregate and water are slowly mixed together in a revolving drum to form concrete.

Alternative form of musique concrète