adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a building: built ad hoc, with whatever materials are to hand, and often just from ground level. not-comparable
2. 2
   Of a structure, e.g. a car, model or toy: built with minimal cost and at short notice, with rudimentary materials. not-comparable

Etymology

As from scratch.

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