Mason
ˈmeɪsən
Definition

Definition of Mason - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
personal identitymale given name from the surname
  • Mason was named after his grandfather.
2.
fraternitymember of a secret fraternal order
  • He became a mason to connect with others.
brother Freemason member
3.
trade originsRaresurname for someone who works with stoneRare
  • Mason is a common surname in England.
builder craftsman stoneworker
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glass jar with a screw top for preserving food
She stored the homemade jam in a Mason jar.
city in north central Iowa, county seat of Cerro Gordo County
Mason City is known for its musical heritage.

Origin of Mason

French, maçon (stone worker)

Terms with Mason included in their meaning

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masonry
mason's tool for trimming stones
MHSacr.
acr: Mason High School
school named Mason for high school students
geography
region north of the Mason-Dixon line
geography
village in Quiver Township, Mason County, Illinois
skilled trade
the craft or occupation of a mason
Illinois city
city in Mason County, Illinois, named after the county

Examples of Mason in a sentence

  • Mason's artwork was displayed in the gallery.
  • As a Mason, he attended the annual gathering.
  • The Mason shared his experiences with the new members.
  • The Mason family has a long history in construction.
  • Many Masons were involved in building the cathedral.

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  1. French:Mason, maçon, ...
  2. German:Mason, Freimaurer, ...
  3. Italian:Mason, massone, ...
  4. Spanish:Mason, masón, ...
  5. Portuguese:Mason, maçom, ...
  6. Chinese:梅森, 共济会会员, ...
  7. Japanese:メイソン, ...
  8. Arabic:مايسون, ماسوني, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֵייסוֹן, בּוֹנֶה חוֹפְשִׁי, ...
  10. Russian:Мейсон, масон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Мейсон, масон, ...
  12. Hindi:मेसन, ...
mason
ˈmeɪsən

Definition of mason - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
constructionperson who builds with stone or brick
  • The mason carefully laid each brick in place.
bricklayer builder stonemason
2.
stone preparationRareperson who prepares stone for buildingRare
  • The mason shaped the stones for the new wall.
bricklayer stoneworker

Verb

tr.
1.
constructionbuild with stone or brick materials
  • They mason the walls with precision.
build construct
2.
reinforcementTECH.strengthen a structure using masonry techniquesTECH.
  • The workers masoned the foundation for stability.
build construct
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skilled worker who creates or restores stone monuments or memorials
The monumental mason restored the old gravestone beautifully.
solitary bee that builds nests with mud in hollow stems or wood
A mason bee made a nest in the garden stem.
any solitary wasp constructing nests of hardened mud
Mason wasps are known for their mud nests.

Origin of mason

Old French, masson (stone worker)

Examples of mason in a sentence

  • A skilled mason can transform a simple wall.
  • A skilled mason crafted the cathedral's facade.
  • The mason repaired the ancient stone bridge.
  • The workers mason the new fireplace.
  • He learned to mason during his apprenticeship.
  • They masoned the old wall to prevent collapse.

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  1. French:maçon, maçonner, ...
  2. German:Maurer, mauern, ...
  3. Italian:muratore, murare, ...
  4. Spanish:albañil, construir, ...
  5. Portuguese:pedreiro, construir, ...
  6. Chinese:石匠, 砌, ...
  7. Japanese:石工, 石積みする, ...
  8. Arabic:بَنّاء, بَنَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּנַּאי, לִבְנוֹת בָּאֶבֶן, ...
  10. Russian:каменщик, строить из камня, ...
  11. Ukrainian:каменяр, муровати, ...
  12. Hindi:राजगीर, निर्माण करना, ...
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