BREEZE-BLOCK


Meaning of BREEZE-BLOCK in English

ˈbreeze-block BrE AmE noun [countable] British English

[ Date: 1900-2000 ; Origin: breeze 'small pieces of burnt coal' (18-20 centuries) , from French braise ]

a light brick used in building, made of ↑ cement and ↑ cinder s SYN cinder block American English

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