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brickwork

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • US: /ˈbɹɪk.wɝk/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A structure, or portion of a structure, that is made out of bricks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The quality of the construction of a brick structure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

masonry done with bricks and mortar

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: masonry

Narrower terms: nogging

History

Etymology

From brick + -work.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Mauerwerk — structure made of brick
  • Latin: latericium — structure made of brick
  • Norwegian Bokmål: murverk — structure made of brick
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: murverk — structure made of brick
  • Polish: wątek — structure made of brick
  • Polish: wiązanie — structure made of brick
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