brick
Meaning
A brick is a small rectangular block made of baked clay, used for building walls and other structures.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "brick" with "block," as the latter can refer to larger building materials.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
went
into
the
garden
to
fix
a
low
wall
that
had
fallen
last
week
.
He
picked
up
a
loose
brick
and
carried
a
few
more
from
the
shed
to
rebuild
the
damaged
section
.
Although
he
had
never
done
this
kind
of
work
before
,
he
followed
a
short
online
video
to
make
sure
the
wall
was
straight
.
His
neighbour
stopped
to
offer
a
level
and
some
advice
,
and
together
they
finished
the
job
in
an
hour
.
When
the
wall
looked
tidy
,
Tom
felt
proud
and
left
the
tools
clean
and
ready
for
the
next
task
.
Common Phrases
brick wall
brick house
bricklayer
Related Words
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