Masonry

//ˈmeɪsənɹi// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The art or occupation of a mason. countable, uncountable

    "He studied masonry for five years."

  2. 2
    the craft of a mason wordnet
  3. 3
    The work or performance of a mason. countable, uncountable

    "The masonry was exquisite."

  4. 4
    structure built of stone or brick by a mason wordnet
  5. 5
    That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like. countable, uncountable

    "The masonry was cracked."

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  1. 6
    Freemasons collectively wordnet
  2. 7
    The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; Freemasonry. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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adobeashlarbrickbricks and mortarcementclinker

Example

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"The school offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Architectural Carpentry, Architectural Stone, Classical Architecture, Blacksmithing, Masonry, Plasterwork and Timber Framing."

Etymology

From Middle English masonry, masonrie, partly from Old French maçonerie and partly from mason + -ry.

Related phrases

Operative MasonrySpeculative Masonryconcrete masonry unitmasonry cementmasonry heatermasonry layoutmonumental masonry

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