BRICKLE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

brickle

adjective

ˈbri-kəl

Definition of brickle

dialect

as in brittle

having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure that stuff's so brickle that it breaks into pieces as soon as you touch it

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Ash trees are prone to emerald ash borers that weaken the wood and risk damage from brittle limbs that eventually fall.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Extending the plant’s life through 2045 means 15 more years of nuclear waste and seismic risk as the 1980s-era plant gets older and more brittle.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of brittle

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Schwarzbier, or black beer, is a classic German lager style that gets its deep color and roasty flavors from dark malts, but still keeps that crisp, clean lager finish.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
HeyGears says the amber screen delivers excellent contrast, can print more than 1,000,000 layers before needing replacement, and results in fine details, sharp edges, and small surface features that appear crisp and well-defined.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

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brickle

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