bull header

bull header

A brick made with one long corner rounded or angled, used for sills and corners. See also: Brick
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bull header, bull head

1. In masonry, a header with one corner rounded; used as a quoinin brick window sills and at doorways.
2. A header which is laid on edge so that the end of the masonry unit is exposed.
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