ALL meanings of built
built
B b - noun built Built is the past tense and past participle of build. 3
- adjective built If you say that someone is built in a particular way, you are describing the kind of body they have. 3
- abbreviation BUILT build 3
- adjective built having a well-formed, physically attractive body 3
- verb built simple past tense and past participle of build. 1
- adjective built Informal. of sound or sturdy construction: These cars are really built. having a good physique or figure: That lifeguard is really built! 1
- adjective built Nautical. noting any member or part of a vessel assembled from pieces: built frame; built spar. 1
- verb with object built to construct (especially something complex) by assembling and joining parts or materials: to build a house. 1
- verb with object built to establish, increase, or strengthen (often followed by up): to build a business; to build up one's hopes. 1
- verb with object built to mold, form, or create: to build boys into men. 1
- verb with object built to base; found: a relationship built on trust. 1
- verb with object built Games. to make (words) from letters. to assemble (cards) according to number, suit, etc., as in melding. 1
- verb without object built to engage in the art, practice, or business of building. 1
- verb without object built to form or construct a plan, system of thought, etc. (usually followed by on or upon): He built on the philosophies of the past. 1
- verb without object built to increase or develop toward a maximum, as of intensity, tempo, or magnitude (often followed by up): The drama builds steadily toward a climax. 1
- noun built the physical structure, especially of a person; physique; figure: He had a strong build. 1
- noun built the manner or form of construction: The house was of modern build. 1
- noun built Computers. a version of a program after compilation, typically an update to an existing version made before the program is released. the process of producing a software build. a new version or update of data in a database or on a website: frequent, incremental builds of data. 1
- noun built Masonry. a vertical joint. the vertical dimension of a stone laid on its bed. 1
- noun built past participle of build 1
- adjective built body: sculpted, attractive 1
- adjective built constructed 1
- noun built (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Shape; build; form of structure. 0
- verb built simple past tense of build. 0
- adjective built (Informal) Well-built, muscular or toned. 0