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built [bɪlt] vb
the past tense and past participle of build ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations built pret, ptp of build adj heavily/slightly built (person) → kräftig/zierlich gebaut; to be built like a tank (inf: person) → wie ein Schrank gebaut sein; (object) → grundsolide gebaut sein built: built-in adj cupboard etc → eingebaut, Einbau-; (fig: = instinctive) → instinktmäßig; a camera with built flash → eine Kamera mit eingebautem Blitzlicht built-in obsolescence n → geplanter Verschleiß built-up adj shoulders → gepolstert; built shoes → Schuhe pl → mit überhoher Sohle; (Med) → orthopädische Schuhe pl How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| We came at length to the house, which was indeed a noble structure, built according to the best rules of ancient architecture. The task was an arduous one and required the better part of a month, though he built but one small room. As to fortified places, what is proper for some governments is not proper for all; as, for instance, a lofty citadel is proper for a monarchy and an oligarchy; a city built upon a plain suits a democracy; neither of these for an aristocracy, but rather many strong places. |
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