Definition

Noun A continuous line of bricks laid side-by-side, typically forming a single horizontal layer in a wall or other masonry structure. This line is usually straight and is a fundamental building unit.

Usage

A "row of bricks" refers to the specific arrangement of bricks. It is a countable noun phrase. - It describes a single, complete horizontal layer within a larger brick construction. - It emphasizes the linear, sequential placement of the individual units.

Examples

• The mason carefully laid the first row of bricks on the fresh mortar.
• You can see where the old wall ends; the color changes after the tenth row of bricks.
• Each row of bricks was perfectly aligned, showing the builder's skill.

Advanced Usage

• "A row of bricks" can be used metaphorically to describe anything arranged in a similar, rigidly linear fashion.
  • The new apartment buildings stood like identical rows of bricks along the street.

Variants and Related Words

• Course (of bricks) (n): A technical synonym in masonry, specifically meaning a continuous horizontal layer of bricks, stones, or similar building units.
• Brickwork (n): The overall structure or product of building with bricks.
• Header course (n): A row of bricks laid so that the short end (header) is visible on the face of the wall.
• Stretcher course (n): A row of bricks laid so that the long side (stretcher) is visible on the face of the wall.

Synonyms

• Course
• Line of bricks
• Layer of bricks

Related Phrases

• To lay a row of bricks: The action of placing the bricks to form the row.
  • It took all morning to lay that single row of bricks.
• A bond (n): In masonry, the pattern in which rows (courses) of bricks are arranged (e.g., running bond, Flemish bond).

Noun

1. a course of bricks place next to each other (usually in a straight line)