"air-built" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} air-built (not comparable)
  1. Built upon air; lacking a solid foundation. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-air-built-en-adj-DU2B3H1p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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