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masonry

/ˈmeɪ.sən.ri/

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noun

/ˈmeɪ.sən.ri/B2formal
  • ruСтроение из камня или кирпича, возведённое каменщиком, или ремесло каменщика.

A noun referring to a structure built of stone or brick by a mason, or the craft of a mason.

uncountable

  1. Stone or brick structureB1formaltechnical

    A construction made from stones, bricks, or concrete blocks, typically bonded together with mortar.

    ruКаменная или кирпичная конструкция

    • The ancient masonry walls are still standing.
    • They repaired the damaged masonry on the church tower.
    • The house features beautiful exposed brick masonry.

    Synonymsbrickworkstonework

  2. The craft of building with stone or brickB1formaltechnical

    The trade or skill of a mason, involving cutting, laying, and bonding materials such as stone, brick, or concrete.

    ruКаменная кладка

    • He learned masonry from his grandfather.
    • She enrolled in a course on traditional masonry techniques.
    • Modern masonry uses power tools but still requires precision.

    Synonymsbricklayingbrickworkstonework

Forms
  • masonries plural form
  • masonries' possessive plural form
  • masonry's possessive singular form