Words Related to Architecture and Construction

Words Related to Architecture and Construction - Construction 3

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Here you will learn some English words related to construction, such as "render", "rubble", and "thatch".
prefabricatedadjective

(particularly of a piece of furniture or building) made in parts that can be easily and quickly put together

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to redevelopverb

to change an area by destroying old buildings, roads, etc. and constructing new ones instead

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redevelopmentnoun

the process or action of changing an area by destroying old buildings, roads, etc. and constructing new ones instead

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to refurbishverb

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

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refurbishmentnoun

the process or act of making a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating or cleaning it

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to reinforceverb

to strengthen a substance or structure, particularly by adding extra material to it

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to renderverb

to cover the surface of a wall with plaster or cement

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to renovateverb

to make a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

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renovationnoun

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

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to rewireverb

to provide new electrical wiring for a building or machine

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roofingnoun

the process of constructing the roof of a building

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rubblenoun

the damaged bricks, stones, or other material of a building that remain after its destruction

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to sandverb

to rub something against sandpaper or use a sander in order to make its surface smooth

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scaffolding
scaffoldingnoun

a structure consisting of metal poles with wooden planks on them that are put against a building so that workers can climb it or stand on it while constructing the building

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site
sitenoun

an area of land on which something is, was, or will be constructed

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skeletonnoun

the main support for a bridge, building, etc.

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slabnoun

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

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slatenoun

a kind of dark gray rock that can be easily divided into thin flat pieces

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stone
stonenoun

a hard and solid material that forms the rocks, which is often used for building things

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structurenoun

the manner in which the parts of something are arranged, connected, or organized

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substructurenoun

a structure or base that is situated beneath another structure to provide support

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subsidencenoun

the process during which a building or piece of land sinks to a lower level or to the ground

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to supportverb

to hold a person or thing in position or prevent them from falling

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to thatchverb

to cover the roof of a house with a material made of reeds or straws

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tilenoun

stacks of baked clay that are used to cover roofs

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to tileverb

to cover the surface of a wall, floor, etc. with flat and often square pieces of baked clay or other materials

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lumber
lumbernoun

wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes

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trussnoun

a metal or wooden frame supporting a bridge, roof, etc.

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to varnishverb

to cover the surface of an object with a clear liquid that leaves a shine

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to ventilateverb

to cause fresh air into and circulated in an enclosed area such as a building or room

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wrecking ball
wrecking ballnoun

a heavy metal ball hanging from a crane that is struck against a building to destroy it

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structure
structurenoun

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

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limestonenoun

a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material

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wall
wallnoun

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

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