Meaning: A black, sticky substance used for paving roads and roofs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The workers laid asphalt on the new road.

Category: Construction › Materials

Synonyms:

• bitumen
• tar

Meaning: To refill an excavated area with earth or material.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They will back fill the hole after the pipe is installed.

Category: Construction › Excavation

Synonyms: refill

Meaning: a long, sturdy piece of wood or metal

Part of speech: noun

Example: The beam supported the roof of the house.

Category: Construction

Synonyms:

• girder
• support

Meaning: A surface made of asphalt, typically used for roads or driveways.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blacktop was freshly paved.

Category: Construction › Materials

Synonyms: asphalt

Meaning: A lightweight concrete block used in construction.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The wall was built with breeze-blocks.

Category: Construction

Synonyms: cinder block

Meaning: A rectangular block used for building.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The wall was made of red bricks.

Category: Construction

Synonyms:

• block
• tile

Meaning: A bricklayer or someone who works with bricks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The brickie finished the wall quickly.

Category: Construction

Synonyms: bricklayer

Meaning: A person who lays bricks to build walls and structures.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bricklayer worked on the new building.

Category: Construction

Synonyms:

• mason
• builder

Meaning: The construction or work done with bricks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The brickwork on the house is impressive.

Category: Construction

Synonyms:

• masonry
• construction

Meaning: a protective layer in construction to prevent moisture

Part of speech: noun

Example: The camp proof course ensures the building stays dry.

Category: Construction

Synonyms: moisture barrier

Meaning: To seal a joint or seam with a waterproof material.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He used caulk to seal the bathtub.

Category: Construction › Sealing

Synonyms: seal

Meaning: To collapse or give way under pressure.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The roof began to cave in during the storm.

Category: Construction › Structural Integrity

Synonyms: collapse

Meaning: A collapse or falling in of a structure.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cave-in blocked the entrance to the mine.

Category: Construction › Structural Integrity

Synonyms: collapse

Meaning: A wall consisting of two layers with a space in between, providing insulation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The house has a cavity wall for better energy efficiency.

Category: Construction › Building

Synonyms: insulated wall

Meaning: A powdery substance used to make concrete.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The workers mixed cement with sand and water.

Category: Construction › Materials

Synonyms:

• binder
• adhesive

Meaning: A machine used to mix cement and other materials.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cement mixer was working all day.

Category: Construction › Equipment

Synonyms:

• mixer
• machine

Meaning: The process of binding particles together using cement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cementation is essential in construction.

Category: Construction › Processes

Synonyms:

• binding
• adhesion

Meaning: A type of fence made of interlinked metal wire.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The playground was surrounded by a chain link fence.

Category: Construction › Fencing

Meaning: A lightweight concrete block used in construction.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They built the wall with cinder blocks.

Category: Construction › Materials

Synonyms: concrete block

Meaning: A power saw with a toothed or abrasive disc.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a circular saw to cut the wood.

Category: Construction › Tools

Synonyms: power saw

Meaning: A tank for storing water.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The building has a large cistern for rainwater.

Category: Construction › Water Systems

Synonyms: water tank

Meaning: To cover or dress something, especially with a protective layer.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The building was clad in glass.

Category: Construction

Synonyms:

• cover
• coat

Meaning: Material used to cover the exterior of a building.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cladding on the house is made of wood.

Category: Construction

Synonyms: covering

Meaning: A long, thin board used for siding on buildings.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The house was covered in clapboard.

Category: Construction

Synonyms: siding

Meaning: A brick or block made from burnt clay.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The building was constructed using clinker bricks.

Category: Construction › Materials

Synonyms: brick

Meaning: A building material made from a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The workers poured concrete to create the foundation.

Category: Construction

Synonyms:

• cement
• mortar

Meaning: A machine used to mix concrete ingredients.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The concrete mixer was essential for the construction site.

Category: Construction

Synonyms: cement mixer

Meaning: A piece that crosses another in a structure.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cross-piece supports the roof.

Category: Construction

Synonyms: crossbar

Meaning: A stone used to form the edge of a curb.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The curb stone was installed to prevent cars from driving on the sidewalk.

Category: Construction

Synonyms:

• kerb stone
• edge stone

Meaning: a barrier in a building to prevent moisture from rising

Part of speech: noun

Example: The damp course was installed to protect the walls.

Category: Construction

Synonyms: moisture barrier

Meaning: the material used to make a deck or the surface of a deck.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The decking was made of treated wood.

Category: Construction

Synonyms:

• flooring
• surface

Meaning: To completely destroy or tear down a building or structure.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They plan to demolish the old factory.

Category: Construction

Synonyms:

• destroy
• tear down

Antonyms:

• build
• construct

Meaning: The act of destroying a building or structure.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The demolition of the old bridge will start next month.

Category: Construction

Synonyms:

• destruction
• wrecking

Antonyms:

• construction
• building

Meaning: a pipe that carries rainwater from a roof to the ground.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The down pipe was clogged with leaves.

Category: Construction › Plumbing

Synonyms: drainpipe

Meaning: a pipe that carries rainwater from the roof to the ground.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The downspout was blocked by debris.

Category: Construction › Plumbing

Synonyms: drainpipe

Meaning: the process of moving or shaping earth, especially in construction.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The earth work for the new road is nearly complete.

Category: Construction

Synonyms:

• excavation
• grading

Meaning: To build or construct something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They plan to erect a new building downtown.

Category: Construction

Meaning: A pipe used in construction to transport materials downward.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The fall-pipe was essential for the building project.

Category: Construction

Synonyms:

• chute
• conveyor

Meaning: A board made from compressed wood fibers, used in construction and furniture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Fibre board is often used for making cabinets.

Category: Construction › Materials

Synonyms:

• particle board
• MDF

Meaning: Resistant to fire; able to withstand fire.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The building is fire proof.

Category: Construction

Synonyms: fire-resistant