Meaning & use

masonry

noun·Academic

Stone or brick construction, or the skilled trade of building with such materials.

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Cracks appeared in the old masonry after decades of harsh winters.

He learned masonry from his grandfather, who built stone walls for a living.

A note on using this word

Masonry refers both to the finished structure and to the craft itself, much like carpentry covers both wood construction and the trade.

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