brick

• Прямоугольный блок из твёрдого материала, обычно из глины, обожжённый в печи, используемый в строительстве.

A rectangular block of hard material, typically made of clay and baked in a kiln, used in building construction.

1. Building materialA2formal

   A rectangular block of clay hardened by drying in the sun or baking in a kiln, used for building walls, houses, and other structures.

   Строительный материал

   • The house was built with red bricks.
   • He stacked the bricks neatly on the pallet.
   • The old factory walls were made of crumbling brick.

2. B1informal

   A rectangular block of any material, such as ice, cheese, or gold.

   Прямоугольный блок

   • She bought a brick of cheese from the market.
   • The gold was stored in heavy bricks.
   • He cut a brick of ice for the cooler.

   Synonymsblockcakeingotloafslab

3. A reliable or helpful personB2informalbritish

   A person who is dependable, loyal, and supportive, especially in difficult times.

   Надёжный человек

   • You're a real brick for helping me move house.
   • She's been a brick throughout this crisis.
   • He's a brick; you can always count on him.

   Synonymsgood eggmainstaypillarrockstandbytroupertrump