The brick
Example: Brick forms building material used in walls and structures
Definition
"The brick" refers to a rectangular block of clay or other materials that is hardened by drying or firing and used as a fundamental building material in construction, often employed in walls, pavements, and other structures for its durability and strength.
Etymology
The word "brick" comes from the Middle English word 'brike,' which derived from the Old Dutch 'bricke.' It originally referred to a small, hard block and has been used since the 13th century. Did you know that bricks have been used as building materials for thousands of years, showcasing early human ingenuity?
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"The brick" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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