ashlar
ˈæʃlər
Definition

Definition of ashlar - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
constructionTECH.stone hewn and finished for masonryTECH.
  • The workers prepared the ashlar for the facade.
block masonry stonework
2.
architectureTECH.masonry using flat, well-squared stonesTECH.
  • The castle walls were built with ashlar.
brickwork masonry stonework
3.
facadeTECH.thin dressed stone for wall facingTECH.
  • The facade was covered with ashlar.
cladding
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Images of ashlar

  • ashlar: stone hewn and finished for masonry
    stone hewn and finished for masonry
  • ashlar: masonry using flat, well-squared stones
    masonry using flat, well-squared stones
  • ashlar: thin dressed stone for wall facing
    thin dressed stone for wall facing

Expressions with ashlar

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ashlar veneern.
thin stone layer on walls for decoration
The house had an ashlar veneer for a classic look.

Origin of ashlar

Old French, aisselier (plank)

Terms related to ashlar

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architecturebrickworkbuildingcarvingconstructioncraftsmanshipquarryingstonecuttingcarpentrywallingmasonrystonework

Examples of ashlar in a sentence

  • They admired the smooth surface of the ashlar walls.
  • The ancient temple featured ashlar in its construction.
  • Ashlar was used extensively in the city's old buildings.
  • The architect recommended using ashlar for the new building.
  • Ashlar was chosen for its aesthetic appeal in the renovation.

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  1. French:moellon, appareil à pierres de taille, ...
  2. German:Quaderstein, Quader, ...
  3. Italian:concio, pietra squadrata, ...
  4. Spanish:sillar, sillería, ...
  5. Portuguese:cantaria, alvenaria de cantaria, ...
  6. Chinese:方石, 方石砌体, ...
  7. Japanese:切石, 切石積み, ...
  8. Arabic:حَجَر مَنْحوت, حَجَر مَصْقول, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶבֶן מְסֻתֶּתֶת, אַבְנֵי גָּזִית, ...
  10. Russian:обработанный камень, тёсаный камень, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оброблений камінь, квадрове мурування, ...
  12. Hindi:तराशा हुआ पत्थर, अश्लार, ...
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