firebricknoun [ C ]
uk/ˈfaɪə.brɪk/us/ˈfaɪr.brɪk/UKa brick that is not damaged by high temperatures and is therefore used when building things, such as chimneys and fireplaces, that will reach high temperatures
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Parts of buildings: the fireplace & parts of the fireplace
- chimney breast
- coal scuttle
- fender
- fireguard
- fireplace
- firescreen
- fireside
- flue
- grate
- hearth
- inglenook
- mantelpiece
- open fire
- open fireplace
- poker
- scuttle
Examples from literature
- The vessel is provided with a double lining of firebricks of the same quality as those used for the lining of blast furnaces.