brickyard

Meanings

• noun

  A place where bricks are made.

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Variants

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brickyard , brickyards

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Etymology

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Originally, a yard or enclosed space where bricks were made from clay and fired in kilns.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest brick was made in Knox City, Texas, in 1951 and weighed over 15 tons.

2. The term 'brick' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'bric,' meaning 'mud,' 'clay,' or 'muddy place'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brickmaking: The process of manufacturing bricks, which involves shaping and firing clay.

2. Kiln: A furnace used for heating and firing clay to make bricks or ceramics.

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Culture

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Brickyards have played a significant role in the construction industry throughout history. They have been the source of building materials for various structures, from ancient Roman buildings to modern-day skyscrapers.

How to Memorize "brickyard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large open space with people working, shaping clay into bricks, and stacks of bricks being loaded into kilns.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brickyard' with the image of a construction site or a factory where bricks are made.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Bricks are made in a yard' to help memorize the word 'brickyard'.

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