mason
/'meisn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A craftsman who works with stone or brick: A person whose trade is building with or shaping stone, brick, or similar materials.
- (Mason) A Freemason: A member of the widespread and historically secret fraternal order of Free and Accepted Masons, an organization pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Craftsman):
- The mason carefully laid each brick to build the wall.
- We hired a skilled mason to restore the old stone fireplace.
- Noun (Freemason):
- He became a Mason after being initiated into the local lodge.
- The Mason attended the fraternity's annual meeting.
Advanced Usage
- "Mason's mark": A unique symbol carved by a stonemason on a block of stone to identify their work.
- Historians study masons' marks to learn about the builders of medieval cathedrals.
- "Masonic lodge": The meeting place or local chapter of Freemasons.
- The ceremony was held at the Masonic lodge downtown.
Variants and Related Words
- Masonry (n):
- The stonework or brickwork built by a mason.
- The old building is noted for its fine masonry.
- The profession or work of a mason.
- He learned the trade of masonry from his father.
- Freemasonry as an institution.
- He has studied the history of Masonry for years.
- Stonemason (n): A mason who works specifically with stone.
- The stonemason carved intricate designs into the granite.
Synonyms
- Bricklayer: A craftsman who lays bricks. (Specific to brickwork)
- Stoneworker: A person who works with stone.
- Freemason: A member of the fraternal order. (Synonymous with the capitalized "Mason")
Different Meanings (Proper Nouns)
- James Mason: English film actor (1909-1984).
- James Mason starred in 'A Star is Born'.
- George Mason: American Revolutionary leader from Virginia (1725-1792).
- George Mason's principles influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights.
- A. E. W. Mason: English writer (1865-1948).
- A. E. W. Mason is the author of 'The Four Feathers'.
Noun
- a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love
- a craftsman who works with stone or brick
- English writer (1865-1948)
- English film actor (1909-1984)
- American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)