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builder

buil·der

UK/ˈbɪl.də/ US/ˈbɪl.dəɹ/ fairly common

noun

1.

a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

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2.

someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building)

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Origin

From Middle English byldere, buyldere, from bylden + -er.

Phrases

  • builder pattern
  • builder's breakfast
  • builder's brew
  • builder's bum
  • builder's cleavage
  • builder's cup
  • builders' cup
  • builders' mug

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