masonry
ˈmeɪsənri
masonries
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Definition of masonry - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
building workstructures made of stone or brick
  • The ancient masonry still stands strong.
brickwork construction stonework
2.
skilled tradeTECH.the craft or occupation of a masonTECH.
  • He learned masonry from his father.
bricklaying stonework
3.
fraternityTECH.the organization or practices of FreemasonsTECH.
  • He is interested in the history of masonry.
brotherhood fraternity
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Images of masonry

  • masonry: structures made of stone or brick
    structures made of stone or brick

Expressions with masonry

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building or repairing walls or structures using brick stone or concrete blocks
He specializes in masonry work for old stone houses.
construction work made by laying bricks together with mortar
The house features solid brick masonry on all exterior walls.

Origin of masonry

Old French, maçon (stone worker)

Terms with masonry included in their meaning

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construction
house made of bricks or masonry
pattern
zigzag pattern used in textiles or masonry
masonry mix
material made of clay for building
architecture
rowhouse with a reddish masonry front
construction
fixing for screws in masonry walls
tool
brush with wire bristles for masonry work
construction
masonry layer supporting an embankment
masonry building
structure built of bricks

Examples of masonry in a sentence

  • Skilled workers restored the damaged masonry.
  • Masonry requires precision and skill in every project.
  • He pursued a career in masonry after high school.
  • The lodge meeting was steeped in masonry.
  • Masonry has a long tradition of secret rituals.

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  1. French:maçonnerie, métier de maçon, ...
  2. German:Mauerwerk, Maurerarbeit, ...
  3. Italian:muratura, massoneria, ...
  4. Spanish:mampostería, masonería, ...
  5. Portuguese:alvenaria, construção, ...
  6. Chinese:砖石结构, 泥瓦工艺, ...
  7. Japanese:石造建築, 石工技術, ...
  8. Arabic:مَباني حَجَرية, مِعْمَارَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶבֶן שׁוֹפֵעַ, עֲבוֹדַת בַּנַּאי, ...
  10. Russian:каменная кладка, каменное дело, ...
  11. Ukrainian:цегляна кладка, мулярство, ...
  12. Hindi:मेसनरी, पत्थरकारी, ...

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