Breeze-block

[breeze-blak]

Definition

Concrete cinder block used in construction.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Dem build di fence wid strong breeze-block.
English:
They built the fence with strong concrete blocks.

Patois:
Lay di breeze-block dem straight pon di foundation.
English:
Lay the concrete blocks straight on the foundation.

Usage Tip

Standard Jamaican construction term for hollow concrete building blocks.

Patois Synonym: block
English Synonym: cinder block; concrete block

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