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Meaning of brick in English
Pronunciation
/brɪk/
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Noun
brick
Etymology
late Middle English: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch bricke, brike; probably reinforced by Old French brique; of unknown ultimate origin
Definitions
1.
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln
Examples
« used as a building or paving material »
2.
a good fellow
Examples
« helpful and trustworthy »