assemblage
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the process of building something by putting all its parts together
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to put something such as pipes, wires, or a carpet into the correct position in the ground or on the floor, so that they are ready to be used
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to improve an area that is in bad condition by destroying or improving old buildings and building new ones
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to support something such as a wall by putting a strong piece of metal or concrete under it
to separate a small space from a larger one by building a wall or by permanently closing a door
noun
the repairing and building of something. You can also talk about works, and this has the same meaning
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a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken
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