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breeze-block

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breeze-block
ˈbreeze-block noun [countable] British English
 Date: 1900-2000
 Origin: breeze 'small pieces of burnt coal' (18-20 centuries), from French braise
a light brick used in building, made of cement and cinders
   SYN  cinder block American English