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Meaning of Portakabin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈpɔːtəkabɪn

Definitions

A type of mobile building.

Examples

“In this case study the topic for discussion was the reduction of car parking spaces due to the erection of a Portakabin for contract workers.”
“‘He says the Portakabin's pretty much empty. Plans and files were removed to the Southampton office a week ago so they'd be available to prospective punters.”
“The phone rings again but she doesn't answer it. After three days of intense heat, the grass is parched and balding; the azalea flowers, once blooming up to chest height, lie desiccated on the ground. Sally Healey's Portakabin door is open.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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