pressed brick

noun

1. face brick molded under pressure to a desired finish.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pressed brick¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Hard-pressed brick of a light colour makes an excellent outer wall-surface.

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A very good idea of it might be had by comparing what are called salmon brick and pressed brick together.

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They are not as smooth and well finished as pressed brick, but they are exceedingly useful.

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Mr. Worthington also for a time engaged on the same spot in the manufacture of pressed brick and drain tiles.

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The superstructure is of white Bedford stone and pressed brick, with a base of solid granite.

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