constructor
Americannoun
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a person or thing that builds.
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a person or company engaged in the construction business.
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a person who devises crossword puzzles.
Etymology
Origin of constructor
Example Sentences
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But feeding the Barbary macaques is "not a great idea, because you can hurt them, because you give them anything", added the constructor designer.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The chief constructor tells me his firm built a fancy new zoo and redesigned a central park before the invasion.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2024
The Leclerc finish helped Ferrari cut its deficit to Mercedes to four points for second in the constructor championship heading into next week’s finale at Abu Dhabi.
From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023
The Leclerc finish helped Ferrari cut its deficit to Mercedes to four points for second in the constructor championship headed into next week’s finale at Abu Dhabi.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023
It was remembered that the constructor of the machinery was dead.
From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor
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