well-built
Britishadjective
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large or ample
a well-built lady
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having a good, strong construction
well-built houses
Example Sentences
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Steve Bradley, operations director with Jevington Logistics, estimated there would be a total of 110 tonnes of steel salvaged from the "well-built" ship while speaking from a tugboat as the dismantling work continued nearby.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Why persist with handwritten business documents when a well-built writing machine could do everything faster and more legibly?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2025
It's since strengthened further into a Category 5, the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson, where even well-built structures face catastrophic damage.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2025
A well-built cheese plate isn’t so different from a well-built meal — every element has a purpose.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2025
He was a tall, well-built fellow, with a ready laugh, and a clear lilting whistle.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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