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Brick
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
bricks
What is a "brick"?
A brick is a small, rectangular block made from clay, concrete, or other materials, which is hardened by baking or firing. It is commonly used in construction for building walls, pavements, and other structures due to its strength, durability, and ability to retain heat. Bricks are often stacked and held together with mortar to create strong, long-lasting surfaces. They are valued for their natural appearance, ease of maintenance, and ability to withstand weather conditions.
Examples
The walls of the house were built with red bricks, giving it a classic look.
02
a dependable and trustworthy person, often helpful to others
Examples
He 's a real brick, always ready to lend a hand.
to brick
01
to render a device completely unusable, often due to bad updates, mods, or failed hacks
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
brick
3rd person singular
bricks
Present participle
bricking
Past simple
bricked
Past participle
bricked
Examples
I tried to jailbreak it and bricked my phone.
brick
01
(New York) extremely cold or freezing, usually describing the weather
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
brickest
Comparative
bricker
gradable
Examples
It's brick outside; make sure you wear a heavy coat.
