scratch-built
Of a building: built ad hoc, with whatever materials are to hand, and often just from…Of a building: built ad hoc, with whatever materials are to hand, and often just from ground level.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Of a building: built ad hoc, with whatever materials are to hand, and often just from ground level.
(not comparable)Of a structure, e.g. a car, model or toy: built with minimal cost and at short notice, with rudimentary materials.
Origin
As from scratch.As from scratch.
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