Built-up

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Made of sections or layers, one on top of the other.

    "Built-up weights in the wheels balance the revolving and 50 per cent of the reciprocating weight."

  2. 2
    Having increased in size, quantity, or intensity over time; accumulated.

    "The stained-glass windows were cleaned; years of built-up soil removed from the murals; the wooden pews sanded and refinished, the kneeling benches covered with soft new carpeting."

  3. 3
    Constructed or enhanced.

    "She picketed the skewbald paint with the others, then filled the coffeepot at the creek and started a fresh batch brewing on the built-up fire."

  4. 4
    Having buildings, especially having residences and high population density.

    "It was all more built-up, she claimed, more busy; and there were objects around which were new and unidentifiable."

  5. 5
    (of an area of land) Having street lights and therefore subject to a 30 mph speed limit. British
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  1. 6
    (of an area of land) Having specific traffic signaling and therefore usually subject to a maximum 50 km/h speed limit. Europe

    "He contended that the speed limit of 80 km/h on motorways, outside a built-up area, which concerns inter alia goods vehicles did not apply to such a vehicle, which is subject to the limits relating to passenger cars."

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  1. 1
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