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Definition built in British English

built adjective

adjective
/bɪlt/
1

used for describing the size and shape of someone's body

Example

She's built like a dancer - very tall and slim.

Example

a powerfully built wrestler

2

used for showing where a machine or structure was produced or made

Example

the Chinese-built railway

Example

an American-built fighter plane

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Definition built in British English