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prefab

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pre·fab  (prfb) Informal
adj.
Prefabricated.
n.
Something prefabricated, especially a building or section of a building.

prefab v.

prefab [ˈpriːˌfæb]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building)
a.  a building that is prefabricated, esp a small house
b.  (as modifier) a prefab house
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.prefabprefab - a prefabricated structure            
structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
Adj.1.prefab - manufactured in standard sizes to be shipped and assembled elsewhere; "a pre structure"
ready-made - made for purchase and immediate use
Translations
prefab [ˈpriːfæb] Ncasa f prefabricada
prefab [ˈpriːfæb] n abbr (=prefabricated building) → préfabriqué m
prefab
nFertighaus nt
prefab [ˈpriːˌfæb] n (fam) → casetta prefabbricata
prefab [ˈpriːˌfæb] n (fam) → casetta prefabbricata


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