bricklayer

noun

Meaning

A skilled manual worker who builds or repairs walls, chimneys, and other structures using bricks, concrete blocks, or similar materials.

Examples

  • The bricklayer spent the entire morning ensuring the mortar joints were perfectly aligned.
  • After the foundation was poured, the bricklayer began constructing the exterior walls of the house.

Synonyms: mason, builder, tradesman, craftsman