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Words Related to Architecture and Construction - Verbs Related to Architecture and Construction
Here you will learn some English verbs related to architecture and construction such as "demolish", "plaster", and "design".
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to build
[verb]
to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.
to collapse
[verb]
(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak
to gut
[verb]
to completely destroy the inside of a room, building, or vehicle, particularly by fire
to plaster
[verb]
to cover a wall, ceiling, etc. with a soft usually white material that is made of sand, water, and lime in order to smooth its surface
to pull down
[verb]
to demolish a structure or building, typically by pulling it apart or taking it down piece by piece
to rebuild
[verb]
to build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged
to reconstruct
[verb]
to make or build something once again after it has been destroyed or damaged
to refurbish
[verb]
to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it
to reinforce
[verb]
to strengthen a substance or structure, particularly by adding extra material to it
to sand
[verb]
to rub a surface with sandpaper or another abrasive material to smooth, shape, or remove imperfections
to tile
[verb]
to cover the surface of a wall, floor, etc. with flat and often square pieces of baked clay or other materials
to plumb
[verb]
to measure or determine the verticality or alignment of something, typically using a plumb bob or level
to hammer
[verb]
to strike repeatedly and forcefully with a blunt object or tool such as a hammer
to inlay
[verb]
to put decorative pieces of wood or metal into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface
to maintain
[verb]
to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations
to design
[verb]
to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced
to engineer
[verb]
to design, build, or plan something systematically and skillfully, especially using scientific principles and technical knowledge
to fabricate
[verb]
to create or build something by combining different parts or components, either artificial or natural
to dismantle
[verb]
to take apart or disassemble a structure, machine, or object, breaking it down into its individual parts
to plan
[verb]
to design or create a blueprint, layout, or diagram for a project or undertaking
to inspect
[verb]
to carefully look at something or someone, particularly to check its condition or make sure it meets standards
to frame
[verb]
to construct or create the basic structure or framework of something, such as a building, by assembling its supporting elements
to landscape
[verb]
to design or modify the features and layout of an outdoor area, such as a garden, park, or public space, for aesthetic or functional purposes
to secure
[verb]
to fasten or lock something firmly in place to prevent movement, damage, or unauthorized access
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