"brickworks" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: brickworks [plural]
Etymology: From brick + works. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|brick|works}} brick + works Head templates: {{en-noun|*}} brickworks (plural brickworks)
  1. A place where bricks are manufactured, particularly organised as a factory. Synonyms: brickyard, brick factory Related terms: brickwork Coordinate_terms (type of works): works § Hyponyms
    Sense id: en-brickworks-en-noun-bstTlFZS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Bricks
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