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ashlar

/ˈæʃ.lər/

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noun

/ˈæʃ.lər/C2formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее прямоугольный блок тёсаного камня, используемый в строительстве.

A noun referring to a rectangular block of hewn stone used in building construction.

  1. Rectangular building stoneC1formal

    A precisely cut rectangular block of stone, used in construction for its uniform shape and strength.

    ruТёсаный камень

    • The castle walls were built from carefully laid ashlar.
    • The mason squared the rough stone into a perfect ashlar.
    • Ashlar masonry gives a building a clean, structured appearance.
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  • ashlars' possessive plural form
  • ashlar's possessive singular form