hollow tile

American  

noun

1. tile.

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Etymology

Origin of hollow tile

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

This if well done is probably safer than the layer of hollow tile.

From Marvels of Modern Science by Severing, Paul

A few of the best examples extant serve to indicate that houses of this sort have all the charm of the modern stucco structure built over hollow tile.

From The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia by Cousins, Frank

When the Spreckels house was well on fire I knew, from its having an iron frame, hollow tile partitions, and stone outside walls, there would be no danger from the heat to my house.

From San Francisco During the Eventful Days of April 1906 by Stetson, James B. (James Burgess)

He jerked the Roman tunic from the body and disclosed the hollow tile stomach.

From Philo Gubb, Correspondence-School Detective by Irvin, Rea

The chimney may be built of brick, stone, reinforced concrete, concrete blocks, or hollow tile of clay or concrete.

From If You're Going to Live in the Country by Lieberman, Frank