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brick

Block of compressed baked clay, laid in rows with the help of mortar to form various masonry work, such as walls, partitions and chimneys.
brick Mixture of fine aggregates (pebbles, gravel, sand), water and a binder (cement or lime), used to join masonry components or to coat masonry after it is completed. Small brick with vertical holes, whose dimensions are usually no greater than 40% of the brick. Brick that can withstand very high temperatures without deforming. Small brick, not perforated, used especially in building or covering various types of walls. Large brick, over 40% of which is composed of horizontal cells. Hollow brick, usually worked with the help of plaster, used to build or line partitions.

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stone

masonry tools?[1]

mortar

Mixture of fine aggregates (pebbles, gravel, sand), water and a binder (cement or lime), used to join masonry components or to coat masonry after it is completed.
stone
stone

perforated brick

Small brick with vertical holes, whose dimensions are usually no greater than 40% of the brick.

firebrick

Brick that can withstand very high temperatures without deforming.

brick wall

solid brick

Small brick, not perforated, used especially in building or covering various types of walls.

hollow brick

Large brick, over 40% of which is composed of horizontal cells.

partition tile

Hollow brick, usually worked with the help of plaster, used to build or line partitions.