underbuilder

English

Etymology

From under- (“subordinate”) +‎ builder.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌbɪldə(ɹ)/

Noun

underbuilder (plural underbuilders)

1. A subordinate or assistant builder.
   • 1651, Jeremy Taylor, The Rule and Exercises of Holy Dying:

     an underbuilder in the house of God

Related terms

• underbuild