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| allegory |
in art or literature, the use of concrete characters, events, or things, to represent abstract qualities or ideas, often to make a point about good and evil. [1/2 definitions] |
| Berlin |
the capital city of Germany. Between 1945 and 1990 the city was divided into East Berlin and West Berlin. For most of that time the Berlin Wall, a concrete and wire barrier, separated East and West Berlin. |
| block |
a solid piece of hard material, such as wood or concrete, with flat sides. [1/9 definitions] |
| concrete |
able to be seen and touched; real. [3 definitions] |
| curb |
A curb is a raised edge of a road or street. It is often made of concrete, brick, or stone. People usually park their cars close to the curb. [1/3 definitions] |
| foundation |
the stone or concrete structure that holds up a building from beneath. [1/4 definitions] |
| parking lot |
an area, usually paved with concrete or asphalt, where motor vehicles can be parked. |
| pave |
to cover with concrete, asphalt, stones, or some other material to make a hard flat surface. |
| pile2 |
a large post of steel, wood, or concrete that is forced or pounded into the ground to support something. Piles are used to hold up bridges, walls, buildings, and other structures. |
| sidewalk |
A sidewalk is a path for walking along the side of a street or road. Sidewalks are usually made of concrete. |
| silicon |
a hard, dark gray substance that is a chemical element. It is found in silica, a compound that makes up one fourth of the earth's crust. Silicon is used in making glass, concrete, bricks, and computer chips. (symbol: Si) |
| swimming pool |
A swimming pool is a large man-made pool that is usually made of concrete. The pool is filled with water and used for swimming. |
| terrace |
A terrace is a flat area of ground covered with brick or concrete. Some houses or other buildings have terraces near them where people can eat or just sit outside. A terrace is sometimes called a "patio." [1/3 definitions] |
| tile |
a short pipe of concrete or baked clay used as a drain. [1/3 definitions] |
| vault1 |
an arch made of stone, brick, or concrete that forms a roof or ceiling. [1/3 definitions] |
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