noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A craftsman who builds walls and suchlike out of bricks.
2. 2
   a craftsman skilled in building with bricks wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

brickiebrickmanbuildercraftsmanmasonmason

Example

More examples

"The bricklayer calculated that he would need 500 bricks for the wall."

Etymology

From Middle English brekelayeer, brekelayer, equivalent to brick + layer.

Related phrases

hod carrier

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