Brick ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Brick ( noun )

1. A rectangular block of clay, concrete, or stone used in building and paving.
2. A building material made of fired clay.
3. A block of hard material used in building.

Origin:

Old english bryce, of germanic origin; related to dutch brik and german backstein, from brik- "to break".

Examples:

1. The house was made of bricks.
2. They used bricks to build the wall.
3. He laid the bricks for the patio.
4. The brick factory was closed down.
5. The old brick chimney was taken down.

(As a verb)

Brick ( verb )

1. A rectangular block of clay, concrete, or stone used in building and paving.
2. A building material made of fired clay.
3. A block of hard material used in building.

Origin:

Old english bryce, of germanic origin; related to dutch brik and german backstein, from brik- "to break".

Examples:

1. The house was made of bricks.
2. They used bricks to build the wall.
3. He laid the bricks for the patio.
4. The brick factory was closed down.
5. The old brick chimney was taken down.