built-up
adjective
Meaning
- Made of sections or layers, one on top of the other.
- Having increased in size, quantity, or intensity over time; accumulated.
- Constructed or enhanced.
- (of an area of land) Having buildings, especially having residences and high population density.
- (of an area of land) Having street lights and therefore subject to a 30 mph speed limit.
- (Europe) (of an area of land) Having specific traffic signaling and therefore usually subject to a maximum 50 km/h speed limit.
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