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Word: Brick
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch bricke, brike; probably reinforced by Old French brique; of unknown ultimate origin
brɪk
a small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building.
Short Definition:small block used in building
a large and relatively heavy mobile phone, typically an early model with limited functionality
Short Definition:large heavy mobile phone
Examples:- I had one of those Motorola bricks as my first cell phone
a generous, helpful, and reliable person
Short Definition:helpful and reliable person
Examples:- ‘You are really a brick, Vi,’ Gloria said
Word: Brick
Speech Type: Verb
brɪk
block or enclose with a wall of bricks
Short Definition:enclose with brick wall
Examples:- the doors have been bricked up
throw bricks at
Short Definition:throw bricks at
Examples:- the pub was attacked and windows in the area were bricked
cause (a smartphone or other electronic device) to become completely unable to function, typically on a permanent basis
Short Definition:cause phone to become completely unable to function
Examples:- installing an unofficial OS voids the warranty and may brick the phone
be extremely worried or nervous.
Short Definition:be very worried
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