Clinker Block (Noun)
Meaning
A light concrete building block made with cinder aggregate; "cinder blocks are called breeze blocks in Britain".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The construction crew used cinder blocks to build the walls of the new garage.
- Clinker blocks were chosen for the project because of their fire-resistant properties.
- The homeowner opted for cinder blocks instead of traditional bricks to save on construction costs.
- The old warehouse was made of cinder blocks, which had been painted a dull gray color.
- The DIY enthusiast used cinder blocks to create a retaining wall in her backyard garden.