earlystructures
nounUK /ˈɜːli ˈstrʌktʃəz/
US /ˈɜrli ˈstrʌktʃərz/
Early structures are the first things people build, like simple houses or walls.
The early structures in the village were made of mud and straw.
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2. The first parts of something that are put together to give it shape.
The early structures of the story introduce the main characters.
3. Simple frameworks built in the beginning stages of a project.
Engineers tested the early structures before adding more details.
4. Old remains of buildings from long ago.
Archaeologists studied the early structures to learn about the past.