samel

A worker stacks samel bricks in the sun to dry.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • A type of brick or tile: "samel" refers to a brick or tile that is underfired or imperfectly baked, typically resulting in a softer, less durable product. This term is used primarily in the context of construction or ceramics.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The builder rejected the samel bricks because they were too brittle for the wall. (Imperfectly fired bricks that lack proper strength.)
  • These samel tiles crumble easily due to insufficient kiln time. (Tiles that are underfired and thus fragile.)

Advanced Usage

• "samel brick": a specific term in bricklaying for a brick that is not fully vitrified, often used in less critical structures.
  • The old shed was made with samel bricks, which are now weathering rapidly. (Bricks that are underfired and less durable.)

Variants and Related Words

• Samelling (n): the process of producing underfired bricks or tiles.
  • Samelling occurs when the kiln temperature is too low. (The act of making imperfectly fired clay products.)

Synonyms

• Underfired: not subjected to sufficient heat during firing.
• Imperfect: flawed or not fully processed.
• Soft-fired: fired at a lower temperature, resulting in less hardness.

Related Idioms

• None commonly associated with "samel" as it is a highly specialized term.

Phrasal Verbs

• None applicable; "samel" is not used in phrasal verb constructions.