Pronunciation: /brɪk/
noun a small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building
A1 The house was made of red bricks.
A2 She built a small wall using bricks in her garden.
B1 The brick factory produces thousands of bricks every day.
B2 The old building was restored using reclaimed bricks.
C1 The architect designed a modern house with a brick facade.
C2 The intricate brickwork on the cathedral was a marvel of craftsmanship.
verb none
A1 He brick the wall with precision.
A2 The kids tried to brick a small house out of clay.
B1 She learned how to brick a fireplace during the workshop.
B2 The skilled mason can brick an entire building in record time.
C1 The architect decided to brick the exterior of the new office building.
C2 The master craftsman can brick intricate patterns into the walls.
adjective none
A1 The brick house is very strong.
A2 She built a brick oven in her backyard.
B1 The brick pathway led to the garden.
B2 The brick fireplace added warmth to the living room.
C1 The brick facade of the building gave it a classic look.
C2 The brick archway was a stunning architectural feature of the cathedral.
adverb none
A1 The man built his house brick by brick.
A2 She stacked the books on the shelf brick by brick.
B1 The team worked diligently to lay the foundation brick by brick.
B2 The artist meticulously painted the mural brick by brick.
C1 The architect designed the skyscraper brick by brick, ensuring every detail was perfect.
C2 The historian researched the ancient city's construction methods, uncovering how they built structures brick by brick.
pronoun none
A1 I see a brick on the ground.
A2 She used a brick to prop open the door.
B1 The builder laid each brick carefully to create a sturdy wall.
B2 The old house was made entirely of red bricks.
C1 The artist used bricks as a medium for his sculpture.
C2 The brick, heavy and solid, stood as a symbol of strength and endurance.
preposition none
A1 The cat is sitting on the brick wall.
A2 She built a small house brick by brick.
B1 The students were asked to line up the bricks in a straight row.
B2 The architect designed the building with brick facades.
C1 The artist used bricks as a preposition in his latest installation.
C2 The foundation of the house was laid brick upon brick by skilled masons.
conjunction none
A1 I want to build a house, brick by brick.
A2 She built a wall using bricks, brick by brick.
B1 He laid the foundation with bricks, brick after brick.
B2 The castle was constructed using thousands of bricks, brick upon brick.
C1 The intricate design of the building required careful placement of each brick, brick by brick.
C2 The master mason meticulously crafted the archway using bricks, brick by brick.
interjection none
A1 Brick! That hurt.
A2 Brick! I can't believe I dropped my phone.
B1 Brick! I forgot my keys at home.
B2 Brick! I can't believe I missed the train.
C1 Brick! I accidentally deleted all my work.
C2 Brick! I can't believe I made such a huge mistake.
article none
A1 I see a brick on the ground.
A2 She used a brick to hold down the papers on her desk.
B1 The old house was made of red bricks.
B2 He built a brick wall around his garden.
C1 The architect designed a stunning brick facade for the new building.
C2 The artist used bricks as a medium for his latest sculpture.
formal The architect specified that the new building should be constructed with high-quality brick.
informal I accidentally bumped into the brick wall while walking down the street.
slang That party was brick, everyone was having a great time.
figurative She built a brick wall around her heart to protect herself from getting hurt.
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