buildingslowly

verb
UK /ˈbɪldɪŋˈsləʊli/
US /ˈbɪldɪŋˈsloʊli/

To make something grow or get bigger very slowly, one small step at a time.

The little bird was buildingslowly its nest with twigs and grass.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To put together a toy or model very carefully over a long time.

He was buildingslowly his model airplane, gluing one tiny piece each day.

3. To help a friendship or team grow little by little.

The new kids were buildingslowly a friendship by sharing snacks at lunch.

4. To make a sandcastle or snowman in small steps.

We were buildingslowly a snowman, adding one snowball at a time.