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brickwork

[brik-wurk] / ˈbrɪkˌwɜrk /
NOUN
brick
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NOUN
masonry
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Another standout feature is the home’s wine cellar, which is accessed by a staircase featuring herringbone-patterned brickwork.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

The device uses a repeating "brickwork" pattern that serves two purposes.

From Science Daily ● May 31, 2026

A few years ago, they considered stripping the paint to reveal the original brickwork of the more than 3,500-square-foot home, hoping to eliminate the need for future repainting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026

Anti-social behaviour at Caerleon's Amphitheatre and Barracks has seen graffiti, the heat from barbecues damaging Roman brickwork and even a burnt-out motorbike left at the site.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025

Between her and the doorway, a small brickwork trench cut across the floor, letting water flow through the room from left to right.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan


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