Meaning & use
airbricks
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“airbricks” is a form of “airbrick”.
Meaning
nouncountableBritish
Bricks with holes built into a wall to let air pass through, used especially under floors.
Grammar: Countable; the singular is airbrick. Use 'an airbrick' for one, 'airbricks' for several.
Patterns
- install airbricks
- airbricks in a wall
The old house has airbricks near the ground to keep the floor dry.
We had to clear the airbricks because they were blocked with leaves.
Airbricks allow air to circulate under the wooden floor.
Word forms
| singular | airbrick |
|---|
Common combinations
- blocked airbricks
- Blocked airbricks can cause damp in the walls.
- install airbricks
- The builder will install airbricks along the base of the wall.
- airbricks in the wall
- You can see the airbricks in the wall just above the pavement.
Synonyms and how they differ
- air vent
- Air vent is a more general term for any opening that lets air in; an airbrick is specifically a brick with holes.
Word family
- airbrick noun
- The singular form, one such brick.
Commonly confused: airbricks or brick?
airbricks vs brick
A brick is a solid block used for building; an airbrick has holes to allow airflow.
Practice
What is the main purpose of airbricks?
Choose one answer.
Airbricks are designed to allow air to pass through, often to ventilate the space under a floor. They are not primarily for strength, waterproofing, or decoration.
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