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built-up

 
Dictionary: built-up   (bĭlt'ŭp')
adj.
  1. Made by fastening several layers or sections one on top of the other: a built-up roof.
  2. Filled with buildings; developed: a built-up neighborhood.

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1. Assembled by fastening a number of parts together.
2. Fabricated of several layers, thicknesses, or pieces which are laminated or fastened together. built-up air casing A field-fabricated enclosure around an air-handling system, usually built on a waterproof concrete base which has a curb around it with floor drains, or built on a floor which is sloped toward drainpipe openings.


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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: peopled with settlers


Translations: Built-up
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Français (French)
adj. - rehaussé (un vêtement), à semelle compensée

idioms:

  • built-up area    agglomération urbaine

Español (Spanish)
adj. - edificado

idioms:

  • built-up area    casco urbano, núcleo de población


 
 

 

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