constitution of the human body
[ Syn: physique , body-build , habitus ]
alternative names for the body of a human being; Leonardo studied the human body; he has a strong physique; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
[ Syn: human body , physical body , material body , soma , figure , physique , anatomy , shape , bod , chassis , frame , form , flesh ]
build (n.)
make by combining materials and parts; this little pig made his house out of straw; Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
develop and grow; Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera'
form or accumulate steadily; Resistance to the managers plan built up quickly; Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border
build or establish something abstract; build a reputation
[ Syn: establish ]
improve the cleansing action of; build detergents'
order, supervise, or finance the construction of; The government is building new schools in this state'
give form to, according to a plan; build a modern nation; build a million-dollar business'
be engaged in building; These architects build in interesting and new styles'
found or ground; build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation'
bolster or strengthen; We worked up courage; build up confidence; ramp up security in the airports