Definition

The work or craft of building structures using bricks and mortar, or the bricks themselves in a wall or building.

Example

The brickwork on the old building was beautifully crafted and still in great condition.

Conversation

Have you seen the new brickwork on the library?

Yeah, it looks amazing! They did a great job.

I love how they mixed different colors of bricks in the brickwork.

It really adds character to the building, doesn't it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brickwork → It is formed from "brick" (from Old English "bricc", meaning a small, rectangular block of clay used for building) and "work" (from Old English "wyrcan", meaning to make or do). The term "brickwork" refers to the construction or work done using bricks.

Memory Tip

Think of small blocks of clay ('brick') being used to 'make' ('work') something solid, like a wall.

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