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builders
noun 1
Definitions
noun
1
Abbreviation of builders' tea (builder's tea).
Collocations
5ADJ.
experienced, metric, most, used, used
The most experienced builders in our town completed the new hospital in record time.
VERB + BUILDERS
masks, master, ship, work, written
The master builders constructed the cathedral over thirty years.
BUILDERS + NOUN
3d-print, cousin, enthusiasts, geometry, granite, home-improvement, i've, kyoto
Home improvement enthusiasts and professional builders gathered at the weekend trade show.
PREP.
during, in
The builders encountered unexpected delays during the renovation of the old house.
ADV.
often
Builders often start their work early in the morning before the heat gets too intense.
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Most builders I've seen in town just get everything they need from the big-box hardware stores.
Tatoeba · #77916602
Oh, he was just talking about how children are the builders of tomorrow or some other bullshit.
Tatoeba · #77916703
You can tell from the jargon alone that these instructions were written for experienced builders and not the average consumer.
Tatoeba · #77916804
Builders, like my cousin, often have to carry heavy materials to site.
Tatoeba · #110308205
An assistant at the hardware store Bricofer said all stock of protective masks used by builders and home-improvement enthusiasts had been emptied.
Tatoeba · #857781406
Builders can build low-energy houses only when they have received the appropriate vocational training.
Tatoeba · #10130005Usage Notes
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