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noun

a soft, imperfectly fired brick having a reddish-orange color.

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It was a brick wall that we turned into the on-ramp of a highway.
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Chickens require significantly less land, water, and energy than all other meat options except farmed salmon.
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The industry lore is downright jaw-dropping in the details of the cons known as “brick-in-box” returns.
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Tallinn feels palpably Scandinavian with its polished old-town brick, seaside positioning and glut of cool cafes.
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Plus, the Spey, one of the most famous salmon rivers in the world, bordered the south side of the estate.
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To hear the creature talk about it makes my mouth as a brick kiln and my flesh as that of a goose.
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Therefore shall Moab howl to Moab, every one shall howl: to them that rejoice upon the brick walls, tell ye their stripes.
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Wherefore my bowels shall sound like a harp for Moab, and my inward parts for the brick wall.
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All the large engines are in this way, and we do not find the door or front plate get hot, as they are lined with brick.
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The boiler was placed underneath the engine, the fire under it, with brick flues.
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