Brickwork

/ˈbrɪkwɜrk/ noun

Definition

Walls, structures, or decorative elements made from bricks held together with mortar; the craft or practice of laying and building with bricks.

Etymology

Compound of 'brick' and 'work' (something made or produced). The term has been used since medieval times to describe both the physical structures and the skilled labor involved in building them.

Kelly Says

Medieval brickwork patterns tell a story—historians can date buildings and trace trade routes by examining brick-laying styles, because different regions and time periods developed distinctive techniques!

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