cem
cem — noun
1. a written abbreviation for 'cement' — a gray powder used in building that is mix
a written abbreviation for 'cement' — a gray powder used in building that is mixed with water and sand to make concrete or mortar, which then becomes very hard.
The delivery truck brought 50 bags of cem. for the new school building.
abbreviation in written delivery notes
Kabir wrote "cem." on the order form to request extra building materials.
The blueprint says we need another batch of cem. before the foundation is poured.
Nia checked the inventory sheet and saw that 20 bags of cem. were still in storage.
用法筆記
Commonly seen on construction plans, delivery notes, and packing lists rather than in spoken conversation.
2. a written abbreviation for 'cemetery' — an area of land where dead people are bu
a written abbreviation for 'cemetery' — an area of land where dead people are buried, often with gravestones or markers.
The map shows the old cem. just outside the village, near the river.
abbreviation on maps and signs
Aylin's great-grandfather is buried in the cem. behind Saint Mark's Church.
The tour guide pointed at the gate and said "This is the city's oldest cem."
Bao found the name on a stone near the edge of the cem. during his visit.
用法筆記
Frequently seen on historical markers, maps, and written directions rather than in formal prose.