Brickfielder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brickfielder is a noun meaning (Australia) A hot, dry, dusty wind of southern or central Australia.
Meaning
(Australia) A hot, dry, dusty wind of southern or central Australia.
Example Sentences
A southerly buster would blow — a Sydney brickfielder;[…].
Then he had to concentrate his efforts on a smooth descent through the swirling gusts of the brickfielder.
Hot spells many days in duration, with temperatures daily exceeding 100°F. (38°C), often take place while the brickfielder blows.
Returning home, he discovers that the house is full of sand ; that the brickfielder has even insinuated itself between the leaves of his books ; that at dinner he will probably find that his favourite dish has been spoiled by the brickfielder.
Word Forms
- brickfielders
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brumby, turndun, beat, bolter, bruery, breakaway.
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