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build⋅er

[bil-der]
–noun
1. a person who builds.
2. a person who constructs buildings under contract or as a speculation.
3. a substance, as an abrasive or filler, added to soaps or other cleaning agents to increase their effectiveness.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME bildere. See build, -er 1
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build·er   (bĭl'dər)   
n.  
  1. One that builds, especially a person who contracts for and supervises the construction of a building.

  2. An abrasive or filler used in a soap or detergent.

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