spec. Of a structure, an item of metalwork, etc.: substantial, solid. Cf. substantial, adj. 2a. Obsolete.
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释义 | society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > [adjective] > qualities of building generally (11) substantious1529 spec. Of a structure, an item of metalwork, etc.: substantial, solid. Cf. substantial, adj. 2a. Obsolete. lightsome1548 Of a room, a building, the sky, etc.: well-lit, bright, illuminated; permeated or filled with light. standing1624 Of a building or structure: permanent, not temporary. Obsolete. substantial1624 Of a structure, etc.: of solid material or workmanship, stout, solid. prospectless1656 Having no prospect, view, or outlook. Obsolete. rare. light1765 Of a building or other structure: delicate or insubstantial in appearance; graceful and elegant. Also: designating a style of architecture… pukka1777 South Asian. Of a building or other construction: permanent, solidly-built, esp. made of stone or brick and mortar (opposed to kachcha, adj.)… low-browed1810 Of rocks: having a low brow (brow, n.1 6a); projecting low over the ground, overhanging (also figurative). Later also of a doorway, window, etc… tavernous1866 tavern-like. barrack-like1915 demountable1939 Designating a building constructed from prefabricated sections, and designed to be dismantled and reassembled so that it may be relocated. |
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