air-brick
Definition
- Noun:
- A perforated brick: "air-brick" refers to a brick with holes or slots, designed to allow air circulation through a wall while maintaining structural integrity. It is commonly used in buildings to provide ventilation and prevent dampness.
Usage Examples
- (A perforated brick used for ventilation in construction.)
- (Ventilation bricks placed low in walls to reduce dampness.)
Advanced Usage
"to block an air-brick": to cover or seal a ventilating brick, often unintentionally, which can cause moisture problems.
- They accidentally blocked the air-brick with furniture, leading to condensation. (They obstructed the ventilation brick, causing dampness.)
"air-brick grille": a metal or plastic cover fitted over an air-brick to control airflow or keep out pests.
- The air-brick grille was replaced to stop mice from entering. (The cover over the ventilation brick was changed.)
Variants and Related Words
Air brick (n): a common alternative spelling of "air-brick" (often used interchangeably, though hyphenated form is standard in technical contexts).
- The air brick in the cellar needs cleaning. (The ventilating brick in the basement requires maintenance.)
Brick (n): a rectangular block of fired clay used in building, without the ventilation feature.
- A standard brick is solid, unlike an air-brick which has holes. (A regular building block compared to a perforated one.)
Synonyms
Ventilation brick: a brick designed for air passage, synonymous with "air-brick".
- They used ventilation bricks to keep the crawl space dry. (Bricks with holes for airflow.)
Perforated brick: a brick with holes, often used for the same purpose.
- Perforated bricks are common in modern foundations. (Bricks with openings for ventilation.)
Phrasal Verbs (None directly applicable)
- No common phrasal verbs are formed with "air-brick" due to its specific technical nature.
Related Idioms (None directly applicable)
- No idioms are associated with "air-brick" as it is a specialized construction term.