Definition of Brick
Brick
Brick


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(noun)
A small, rectangular block of clay, concrete, or other material used in building.

e.g. The construction workers laid the brick foundation for the new house.

(noun)
broadly, a mass of something that has been shaped into a rectangular block;

e.g. She sliced up the brick of ice cream and served it to the guests at the party.

(noun)
(informal) a mobile phone that is relatively large and heavy and has limited function, often due to being an old model, or broadly, an electronic device that does not work any more;

e.g. He only has an old brick as a phone, so he can't do much more than make calls.

(noun)
(informal, dated) a helpful and good-hearted person, especially one who is reliable and/or generous;

e.g. I know she is a brick and she will definitely give me a ride to the airport if I ask.

(verb)
to build a layer of bricks on or around something;

e.g. They plan to brick up the gap in the wall to keep out intruders.



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