groutlock brick: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

No. While it is a type of brick, it is specifically engineered with shapes (like frogs or large vertical cores) that, when stacked, create continuous vertical cavities. These cavities are then filled with grout and often steel reinforcement, creating a monolithic, reinforced wall.

It is commonly used in applications requiring high strength and stability, such as foundation walls, retaining walls, manholes, and other subterranean or heavily loaded structures.

The initial laying is similar, requiring careful alignment to ensure the cavities line up. The critical difference is the subsequent stage of pouring the fluid grout into the cavities, which requires proper equipment, mix design, and consolidation to ensure no voids remain.

It can offer advantages like using smaller, more manageable units (bricks) that don't require large formwork, potential for better aesthetics if left exposed, and compatibility with other brickwork on a project. The choice depends on structural requirements, cost, labour availability, and design intent.

A brick, typically an engineering brick, manufactured with holes or indentations specifically designed to be mechanically locked by the grout or mortar, creating a strong, interlocked wall structure.

Groutlock brick is usually technical/professional in register.

Groutlock brick: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɡraʊtˌlɒk brɪk/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈɡraʊtˌlɑːk brɪk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.