"self-build" meaning in All languages combined

See self-build on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: selfbuild [alternative]
Etymology: From self- + build. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|self|build}} self- + build Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} self-build (not comparable)
  1. (construction, of a house) Supplied in kit form, for construction by the owner. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: do-it-yourself, prefab, spec home
    Sense id: en-self-build-en-adj-DqYkt-ub Categories (other): Construction, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with self-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 57 43 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with self-: 57 43 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 77 23 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 64 36 Topics: business, construction, manufacturing

Noun [English]

Forms: self-builds [plural], selfbuild [alternative]
Etymology: From self- + build. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|self|build}} self- + build Head templates: {{en-noun}} self-build (plural self-builds)
  1. (construction) A house built by the owner, or according to the owner's instructions.
    Sense id: en-self-build-en-noun-vONX0NiG Categories (other): Construction Topics: business, construction, manufacturing

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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