metselsteen

Definitions of metselsteen
  1. noun
    rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
    synonyms: baksteen, reuzekerel, reuzenkerel
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    types:
    adobe
    sun-dried brick; used in hot dry climates
    klinker, klinkersteen, straatklinker
    a hard brick used as a paving stone
    deklaag, koorkap, koormantel, pluviale
    brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
    type of:
    bouwmateriaal
    material used for constructing buildings
  2. noun
    a good fellow; helpful and trustworthy
    synonyms: reuzekerel, reuzenkerel
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