adj
built
BIHLT
adj
1
Muscular and well-toned in physique (informal).
"He's been hitting the gym hard and he's really built now."
noun
1
The general shape or structure of something; build.
"The bridge's built reflects decades-old engineering standards."
How to Use Built
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly used informally to describe someone with a strong, muscular body.
When to use it
The "muscular" sense is informal slang.
Word Forms
builts plural
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