clinker
- noun
- /ˈklɪŋkər/
- Specialized
:
clinker
Examples
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Known as a clinker-type hull, the planks above overlapped the ones below.
Fiction book (2002) -
She stands on the past of a clinker-built ship riveted by her mothers.
Fiction book (1994) -
The resulting hard substance, called 'clinker', is then ground with a small amount of gypsum into a powder to make 'Ordinary Portland Cement', the most commonly used type of cement (often referred to as OPC).
Blog text (13) -
The contractor chose clinker bricks for the new sidewalk because they are durable and can withstand heavy foot traffic.
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To create a strong foundation, builders often use clinker as a vital component in paving applications.
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The old town square was repaved with clinker to preserve its historic appearance and ensure longevity.
Synonyms
5
7.7
A rounded stone used to pave old streets
3
2.8
A flat piece of stone used to make a hard surface for paths or roads
2
3.6
A flat stone or concrete block used to make paths and patios
A very hard brick used for paving paths and driveways
Compounds
- Specialized
A light concrete block used for building, made from waste from burned coal instead of stone
How Hard
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Clinker for a hard paving brick comes from an old Dutch and German word klinker for a very hard tile that used to 'to ring' when struck. Think of the English word clink ('to ring'); because these bricks are so hard they could make a ringing sound, the name stuck and now a clinker means a very hard brick used for paving.