masonry

masonry
ma|son|ry [ `meısənri ] noun uncount
the bricks or stones that make a building, wall, or other structure:
The far end of the passage is blocked by fallen masonry.
a. the job or skill of building things with bricks and stone

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • Masonry — Ma son*ry, n. [F. ma[,c]onnerie.] 1. The art or occupation of a mason. [1913 Webster] 2. The work or performance of a mason; as, good or bad masonry; skillful masonry. [1913 Webster] 3. That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • masonry — ► NOUN 1) stonework. 2) (Masonry) Freemasonry …   English terms dictionary

  • Masonry — (engl., spr. Mehs nry), 1) ein Maurerwert, die Maurerkunst; 2) eine geschlossene Tischgesellschaft, dann auch 3) ein Trinkgelag; 4) in Schlössern u. Palästen eigene Gebäude, welche zu solchen Zusammenkünften dienten; 5) so v.w. Freimaurerei …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • Masonry — • An overview of Freemasonry and description of its condemnation by the Catholic Church Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • Masonry — n [U] ↑Freemasonry …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • masonry — stonework, mid 14c., from O.Fr. maçonerie (14c.), from maçon (see MASON (Cf. mason)) …   Etymology dictionary

  • masonry — [mā′sən rē] n. [ME masonerie < OFr maçonnerie < maçon, MASON] 1. the trade or art of a mason 2. pl. masonries something built, as by a mason, of stone, brick, concrete, etc. 3. [usually M ] FREEMASONRY …   English World dictionary

  • Masonry — This article refers to the building structure component; for the fraternal organization, see Freemasonry. A mason laying mortar on top of a finished course of blocks, prior to placing the next course. Masonry is the building of structures from… …   Wikipedia

  • masonry — /may seuhn ree/, n., pl. masonries. 1. the craft or occupation of a mason. 2. work constructed by a mason, esp. stonework: the crumbling masonry of ancient walls. 3. (cap.) Freemasonry. [1325 75; ME masonerie < MF maçonnerie. See MASON, ERY] * *… …   Universalium

  • masonry — noun a) The art or occupation of a mason. b) The work or performance of a mason; as, good or bad masonry; skillful masonry …   Wiktionary

  • masonry — noun Masonry is used before these nouns: ↑contractor, ↑wall …   Collocations dictionary

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