Brickbat (noun)

1. A piece of brick that is used as a weapon or missile.
2. A sharp or critical remark or remark intended to hurt someone.

Origin:

The word brickbat is derived from the middle english word "brikbatte" meaning a piece of brick that is used as a weapon or missile.

Examples:

1. He threw a brickbat at the car's windshield, causing it to break.
2. I am always ready to face brickbats of criticism.
3. The brickbat was an effective weapon in the ancient warfare.
4. She always used to throw brickbats, when she was angry.
5. I am thinking of throwing a brickbat at that window, what do you think?