build
noun/bɪld/
/bɪld/
- [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the shape and size of the human body
- He was described as a man of average build.
- to be of medium/strong build
Extra Examples- She is slight of build and very agile.
- a small man with a slim build
- He's heavier in build than his brother.
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- [singular] the process of building or constructing something
- We are just completing the build of our new house.
- A defined build process ensures that your project's software is built and tested identically each time.
- [countable] a version of a piece of software that is created, especially one of a series of versions created before the final version is released
- You can sign up to help them test the alpha build of the game.
- [singular] the form or style in which something is constructed, especially a vehicle
- a car with superb build quality
- The car has an impressive range of luxury features and superb build quality.
- [singular] the way in which something, especially a story or film, develops towards the most exciting or important point
- the slow build of the plot
Word OriginOld English byldan, from bold, botl ‘dwelling’, of Germanic origin; related to bower.
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