English Explanatory Dictionary

scratch-built

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Of a building: built ad hoc, with whatever materials are to hand, and often just from ground level.
Of a structure, e.g. a car, model or toy: built with minimal cost and at short notice, with rudimentary materials.

Word forms

scratch-built

Etymology

As from scratch.

Related words

custom-built homebuilt homemade jerry-built jury-rigged purpose-built vernacular

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