edifice; structure; action of construction, process of constructing; art of constructing
construct, create; energize, increase intensity
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Building Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
Building Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Build
of Build
(n.)
The art of constructing edifices, or the practice of civil architecture.
The art of constructing edifices, or the practice of civil architecture.
(n.)
The act of constructing, erecting, or establishing.
The act of constructing, erecting, or establishing.
(n.)
That which is built; a fabric or edifice constructed, as a house, a church, etc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutThat which is built; a fabric or edifice constructed, as a house, a church, etc.
building
\build"ing\, n.
1. the act of constructing, erecting, or establishing. hence it is that the building of our sion rises no faster. hall.
2. the art of constructing edifices, or the practice of civil architecture. the execution of works of architecture necessarily includes building; but building is frequently employed when the result is not architectural. osking.
3. that which is built; a fabric or edifice constructed, as a house, a church, etc. thy sumptuous buildings and thy wife's attire have cost a mass of public treasury.
similar words(3)
roman building
building or house
building block
Meaning
The show is over.
Origin
Announced at the end of Elvis Presley's concerts to encourage fans to go home. Now used to indicate that something is complete.
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Origin
Announced at the end of Elvis Presley's concerts to encourage fans to go home. Now used to indicate that something is complete.
Adail = n. a building
Adeilad = n. a building
Blaendardd = n. a first building
Magwyr = n. an enclosure, a wall; a building; a house
Noun
1. a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it was an imposing edifice"
(synonym) edifice
(hypernym) structure, construction
(hyponym) abattoir, butchery, shambles, slaughterhouse
(part-meronym) annex, annexe, extension, wing
2. the act of constructing or building something; "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats"
(synonym) construction
(hypernym) creating from raw materials
(hyponym) crenelation, crenellation
(derivation) construct, build, make
(class) reface
3. the commercial activity involved in constructing buildings; "their main business is home construction"; "workers in the building trades"
(synonym) construction
(hypernym) commercial enterprise, business enterprise, business
(hyponym) jerry-building
(part-meronym) masonry
(derivation) build
4. the occupants of a building; "the entire building complained about the noise"
(hypernym) gathering, assemblage
Noun
1. constitution of the human body
(synonym) physique, body-build, habitus
(hypernym) bodily property
(hyponym) lankiness
2. alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
(synonym) human body, physical body, material body, soma, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh
(hypernym) body, organic structure, physical structure
(hyponym) person
(part-holonym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
Verb
1. make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"
(synonym) construct, make
(hypernym) make, create
(hyponym) customize, customise
(derivation) builder, constructor
2. form or accumulate steadily; "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"; "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border"
(synonym) build up, work up, progress
(hypernym) develop
3. build or establish something abstract; "build a reputation"
(synonym) establish
(hypernym) make, create
4. improve the cleansing action of; "build detergents"
(hypernym) better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate
(derivation) builder, detergent builder
(classification) chemistry, chemical science
5. order, supervise, or finance the construction of; "The government is building new schools in this state"
(hypernym) oversee, supervise, superintend, manage
(derivation) construction, building
6. give form to, according to a plan; "build a modern nation"; "build a million-dollar business"
(hypernym) develop
7. be engaged in building; "These architects build in interesting and new styles"
(hypernym) create
(verb-group) construct, make
(derivation) construction, building
(classification) architecture
8. found or ground; "build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation"
(hypernym) establish, base, ground, found
9. bolster or strengthen; "We worked up courage"; "build up confidence"; "ramp up security in the airports"
(synonym) build up, work up, ramp up
(hypernym) increase
(verb-group) build up, work up, progress
10. develop and grow; "Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera"
(hypernym) intensify, deepen
(verb-group) build up, work up, progress
Building Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
An activity focused on sustaining and renewing the organization. It involves actions that indicate commitment to the achievement of group or organizational goals: timely and effective discharge of operational and organizational duties and obligations; working effectively with others; compliance with and active support of organizational goals, rules, and policies.
Building Materials Holding Corporation
Exchange: Nasdaq
Holding company with subsidiary which distributes and sells building materials including lumber, plywood, roofing, materials, wallboard, pre-hung doors, roof trusses, cabinets, hardware, and paint and tools.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Holding company with subsidiary which distributes and sells building materials including lumber, plywood, roofing, materials, wallboard, pre-hung doors, roof trusses, cabinets, hardware, and paint and tools.
Building Definition from Social Science Dictionaries & Glossaries
The body.
Back door = rectum
Back garden = colon
Bathroom = liver, kidneys
Bedroom = reproductive system
Box at end of hallway = Uterus
Central Heating = heart, circulatory system
Cooker = stomach
Expel-air system = lungs
Fireplace = heart, circulatory system
Fridge = stomach
Front door = vagina
Garden path = colon
Garden shed = colon
Hallway = Uterus
Kitchen = digestion
Lawn = blood
Microwave = uterus
Oven = uterus
Roof, attic = brain
Room (small room at end of hallway) = Uterus
Sink unit = liver, kidneys
Stairs = spine
Toilet = elimination
Vacuum cleaner = lungs
Wash basin = liver, kidneys
Washing machine = stomach
Windows = eyes
Wiring = nervous system
If the dream draws attention to a physical structure or device the subject matter is an aspect of physical functioning. For example, a dream showing a fridge in bad repair indicates that the dreamer's stomach is in need of healing.
Back door = rectum
Back garden = colon
Bathroom = liver, kidneys
Bedroom = reproductive system
Box at end of hallway = Uterus
Central Heating = heart, circulatory system
Cooker = stomach
Expel-air system = lungs
Fireplace = heart, circulatory system
Fridge = stomach
Front door = vagina
Garden path = colon
Garden shed = colon
Hallway = Uterus
Kitchen = digestion
Lawn = blood
Microwave = uterus
Oven = uterus
Roof, attic = brain
Room (small room at end of hallway) = Uterus
Sink unit = liver, kidneys
Stairs = spine
Toilet = elimination
Vacuum cleaner = lungs
Wash basin = liver, kidneys
Washing machine = stomach
Windows = eyes
Wiring = nervous system
If the dream draws attention to a physical structure or device the subject matter is an aspect of physical functioning. For example, a dream showing a fridge in bad repair indicates that the dreamer's stomach is in need of healing.
Building Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
In architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following:
- Any human-made structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or continuous occupancy, or
- An act of construction (i. e. the activity of building, see also builder)
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Building Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
Building Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
among the Jews was suited to the climate and conditions of the country. They probably adopted the kind of architecture for their dwellings which they found already existing when they entered Canaan (Deut. 6:10; Num. 13:19). Phoenician artists (2 Sam. 5:11; 1 Kings 5:6, 18) assisted at the erection of the royal palace and the temple at Jerusalem. Foreigners also assisted at the restoration of the temple after the Exile (Ezra 3:7). In Gen. 11:3, 9, we have the first recorded instance of the erection of buildings. The cities of the plain of Shinar were founded by the descendants of Shem (10:11, 12, 22). The Israelites were by occupation shepherds and dwellers in tents (Gen. 47:3); but from the time of their entering Canaan they became dwellers in towns, and in houses built of the native limestone of Palestine. Much building was carried on in Solomon's time. Besides the buildings he completed at Jerusalem, he also built Baalath and Tadmor (1 Kings 9:15, 24). Many of the kings of Israel and Judah were engaged in erecting various buildings. Herod and his sons and successors restored the temple, and built fortifications and other structures of great magnificence in Jerusalem (Luke 21:5). The instruments used in building are mentioned as the plumb-line (Amos 7:7), the measuring-reed (Ezek. 40:3), and the saw (1 Kings 7:9). Believers are "God's building" (1 Cor. 3:9); and heaven is called "a building of God" (2 Cor. 5:1). Christ is the only foundation of his church (1 Cor. 3:10-12), of which he also is the builder (Matt. 16:18).
made of stone; a building
building
building; understanding
Jabneh, he that understands; building
son; building; understanding
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