RUBBLE


Meaning of RUBBLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ rʌb(ə)l ]

1.

When a building is destroyed, the pieces of brick, stone, or other materials that remain are referred to as rubble .

Thousands of bodies are still buried under the rubble...

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2.

Rubble is used to refer to the small pieces of bricks and stones that are used as a bottom layer on which to build roads, paths, or houses.

Brick rubble is useful as the base for paths and patios.

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