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| knit |
to join or link in such a manner to construct a garment or the like. [1/9 definitions] |
| levee1 |
to fashion or construct a levee for; provide with a levee. [1/4 definitions] |
| loophole |
to construct or fashion loopholes in. [1/3 definitions] |
| machine |
to construct, prepare, cut, or finish using a machine. [1/6 definitions] |
| model |
to construct a model or models. [1/14 definitions] |
| mold1 |
to construct a mold of or from, so as to make a cast. [1/10 definitions] |
| nest |
to construct or occupy a nest and rear young. [1/11 definitions] |
| overbuild |
to construct in excessive size or with too elaborate decoration. [1/3 definitions] |
| prefabricate |
to construct (building sections, parts, or the like) at a factory , for rapid on-site assembly. [1/2 definitions] |
| protractor |
a semicircular instrument with graduated markings, used in mathematics, surveying, and the like to construct and measure angles. [1/2 definitions] |
| put together |
to construct something from parts. [1/3 definitions] |
| put up |
to erect or construct (something). [1/11 definitions] |
| raft1 |
to construct a raft from; use as a raft. [1/6 definitions] |
| reconstruct |
to make over or construct again. [1/2 definitions] |
| sew |
to construct, repair, or attach by making stitches with a needle and thread. [1/3 definitions] |
| superstructure |
a construct, system, or institution that has developed out of or is based upon more fundamental ideas. [1/2 definitions] |
| trap-door spider |
any of several spiders that construct a silk-lined nest covered by a hinged lid resembling a trap door. |
| tunnel |
to construct a tunnel under or through (a mountain, river, city, or the like). [3/6 definitions] |
| vault1 |
to construct or cover with an arched roof or ceiling. [2/7 definitions] |
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