CEFR B1

masonry

noun

Meaning

The craft of building with stone, brick, or concrete blocks, or the structures built using this craft.

Examples

The old castle walls were made of rough-hewn masonry.
Professional masonry requires skill and precision.

Synonyms: stonework, brickwork, construction, architecture

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masonry (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪsənri/

Definition

The craft of building with stone, brick, or concrete blocks, or the structures built using this craft.

Examples

The old castle walls were made of rough-hewn masonry.
Professional masonry requires skill and precision.

How to Use masonry

masonry work (collocation): The act or process of performing masonry. — "The masonry work on the fireplace took three days."
masonry unit (collocation): A single piece of material used in masonry, such as a brick or stone. — "Each masonry unit must be carefully placed."

Synonyms of masonry

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Antonyms of masonry

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