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adj
Of a building: built ad hoc, with whatever materials are to hand, and often just from ground level.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Broader terms: scratch made
adj
Of a structure, e.g. a car, model or toy: built with minimal cost and at short notice, with rudimentary materials.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Broader terms: scratch made
History
As from scratch.
