Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A block of compressed coal dust, charcoal, or sawdust and wood chips, used for fuel and kindling.
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- noun Alternative form of
briquet .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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The briquette is a mixture of anthracite coal and charcoal and doesn't need fire lighters.
The Red Ferret Journal - gadgets, cool sites, freeware and tech trivia Dan 2010
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I found her stewing up old newspapers in a greasy liquid, preparing thus a kind of briquette, the only means of heating which she could afford.
With Those Who Wait Frances Wilson Huard
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Monika tells him affectionately that he is getting as dark as a "briquette," while she is as white as flour.
GreenCine Daily 2009
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Monika tells him affectionately that he is getting as dark as a "briquette," while she is as white as flour.
GreenCine Daily 2009
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Monika tells him affectionately that he is getting as dark as a "briquette," while she is as white as flour.
GreenCine Daily 2009
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Monika tells him affectionately that he is getting as dark as a "briquette," while she is as white as flour.
GreenCine Daily 2009
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Alan dashed into the inferno and came back with what appeared to be a large charcoal briquette.
How to Flirt with A Naked Werewolf Molly Harper 2011
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Alan dashed into the inferno and came back with what appeared to be a large charcoal briquette.
How to Flirt with A Naked Werewolf Molly Harper 2011
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Alan dashed into the inferno and came back with what appeared to be a large charcoal briquette.
How to Flirt with A Naked Werewolf Molly Harper 2011
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Alan dashed into the inferno and came back with what appeared to be a large charcoal briquette.
How to Flirt with A Naked Werewolf Molly Harper 2011
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