■ verb ( past and past participle built )
1》 construct by putting parts or materials together.
↘( ~ something in/into ) incorporate something as a permanent part of.
2》 increase in size or intensity over time.
↘( ~ on ) use as a basis for further development.
■ noun
1》 the proportions of a person's or animal's body.
2》 the style or form of construction of something.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
OE byldan , from bold , botl 'dwelling', of Gmc origin; related to bower 1 .