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builder
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builder
(noun)
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builder
/
ˈ
bɪldɚ/
noun
plural
builders
builder
/
ˈ
bɪldɚ/
noun
plural
builders
Learner's definition of BUILDER
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1
:
a person or company that builds or repairs things (such as houses, ships, bridges, etc.)
The architect discussed her plans with the
builder
and the contractor.
We will have to get the
builders
to repair the wall.
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shipbuilder
2
:
something that helps to develop or increase something
The army is said to be a character
builder
.
The experience was a real confidence
builder
.
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