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bugong
nounVery Low
/ˈbʊɡɒŋ/An insect pest, particularly of agricultural crops.
bugout
nounMedium
/ˈbʌɡ.aʊt/to leave a place quickly or suddenly, especially because it is dangerous or unpleasant.
bugsha
nounRare / Slang
/ˈbʌɡ.ʃə/A colloquial, informal term referring to a sum of money, typically a small amount.
buhl
adjectivenounVery low
/buːl/A type of decorative inlay work using materials such as brass, tortoiseshell, and other metals or substances, typically found in furniture.
buhr
nounRare / Technical
/bɜː/A hard, siliceous rock, often used for millstones, typically a type of chert or flint.
buhrstone
nounExtremely Rare
/ˈbɜː.stəʊn/A hard, siliceous rock, typically a type of quartzite, with a cellular structure that makes it suitable for use as a millstone for grinding grain.
buibui
nounLow
/buːɪˈbuːi/A long, black cloak traditionally worn by some Muslim women, particularly in East Africa (e.g., Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar).
build
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A2
/bɪld/To construct something by putting parts or materials together.
build in
verbB1
/ˌbɪld ˈɪn/To construct something as an integral part of something else during its original creation.
build into
verbB2
/ˌbɪld ˈɪn.tuː/To incorporate something as a permanent or inherent part of a system, agreement, or object during its creation or design.
build up
nounverbB1-B2
/ˌbɪld ˈʌp/To increase, develop, or strengthen something gradually over time.
build-down
nounLow (C2 Level)
/ˈbɪld daʊn/The process of systematically reducing or dismantling something, especially in a gradual, planned manner.
builder
nounB1
/ˈbɪl.dər/A person or company whose job is to construct or repair buildings.
buildering
nounVery Low
/ˈbɪl.dər.ɪŋ/The practice of climbing the exterior of buildings and other artificial structures, often without proper safety equipment.
building
nounA1
/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory.
building and loan association
nounVery Low (Historical)
/ˌbɪldɪŋ ən ˈləʊn əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/A financial institution where members pay regular subscriptions into a fund from which they can borrow money to buy or build property.
building block
nounHigh
/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ ˌblɒk/A physical block used as a toy for constructing structures.
building line
nounC1/C2
/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ ˌlaɪn/A legally established boundary on a plot of land beyond which no part of a building may extend.
building paper
nounC2
/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ ˌpeɪ.pə/A heavy-duty, often tarred or bitumen-impregnated paper used in construction as a temporary weather barrier or moisture protection layer, typically installed beneath siding, sheathing, or roofing materials.
building permit
nounC1
/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ ˌpɜː.mɪt/An official document issued by a local government or planning authority that grants legal permission to construct, alter, or demolish a structure.

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