flimsy structure

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a building or object that is badly built and not strong

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  • The old barn had a flimsy structure that couldn't withstand the storm.
  • The flimsy structure of the vehicle could not withstand even mild impacts.
  • Engineers warned that the flimsy structure posed serious safety risks.
  • The temporary stage was a flimsy structure made of plywood and duct tape.
  • They built a flimsy structure using cheap materials and poor craftsmanship.
  • Heavy winds easily toppled the flimsy structure in the backyard.
  • The earthquake easily destroyed the flimsy structure within seconds.
  • Inspectors condemned the building, citing its flimsy structure as a major safety hazard.
  • Residents complained about the flimsy structure of their temporary housing.
  • He built a flimsy structure to protect his young plants from the frost.
  • The inspector condemned the building due to its flimsy structure.
  • The refugees lived in flimsy structures that offered little protection from the rain.
  • A flimsy structure like this shouldn't be used for public events.
  • It was a flimsy structure, but it served as a temporary shelter for the night.
  • The developer cut costs by creating a flimsy structure instead of a solid one.
  • Modern tents are often criticized for their flimsy structure compared to older canvas models.
  • Strong winds revealed just how flimsy the structure really was.
  • The old barn had become a flimsy structure after decades of neglect.
  • The architect refused to design such a flimsy structure for safety reasons.
  • I wouldn't trust that flimsy structure to support any significant weight.