Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brick-kiln
Noun
/brɪk kɪln/
Definition
A brick-kiln is a type of industrial oven or furnace used for firing and hardening bricks.
Examples
- The local brick-kiln produces thousands of bricks every day.
- After the bricks are shaped, they are placed in the brick-kiln for firing.
- The workers at the brick-kiln monitor the temperature carefully to ensure quality.
Meaning
The process of making bricks involves shaping moist clay and then firing it in a kiln, resulting in a sturdy, usable building material.
Synonyms
- Clay oven
- Brick furnace
- Brick-making oven
