Definition of Brick
Brick
brick
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(noun)
a rectangular block of clay that has been hardened in the sun or in a furnace, typically used as a building material;
e.g. He placed each brick carefully when building the wall.
(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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