masonry

/'meisnri/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The craft or occupation of a mason: The skilled work of building structures from individual units of materials like stone, brick, or concrete blocks, often using mortar.
    • The work constructed by a mason: A structure or the part of a structure that is built from materials such as stone, brick, or concrete blocks.
    • (Capitalized, as Freemasonry): The institutions, practices, and body of members of the Fraternal Order of Freemasons.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • He studied masonry to learn how to build a stone wall. (He studied the craft to learn construction techniques.)
    • The old building's masonry was crumbling and needed repair. (The brick or stone structure of the building was deteriorating.)
    • His grandfather was deeply involved in Masonry. (His grandfather was a committed member of the Freemasons.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Cyclopean masonry": A type of ancient stonework built with massive, irregular limestone boulders, fitted together without mortar.
    • The archaeological site featured impressive Cyclopean masonry.
  • "Reinforced masonry": Masonry construction strengthened with embedded materials like steel bars to improve its tensile strength.
    • The building code required reinforced masonry for the new school in the seismic zone.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mason (n): A person whose trade is building with stone, brick, or similar materials.
    • The mason carefully laid each brick.
  • Stonework (n): Work done in stone, or a structure made of stone. This is a specific type of masonry.
    • The cathedral's intricate stonework took decades to complete.
Synonyms
  • Brickwork: Construction using bricks, a subset of masonry.
  • Stonecraft: The art of working with stone (archaic).
  • Freemasonry (when capitalized): Specifically refers to the fraternal organization.
Related Phrases
  • "Masonry drill bit": A specialized drill bit designed for boring into brick, concrete, or stone.
    • You'll need a masonry drill bit to install that shelf on the brick wall.
  • "Masonry cement": A specific type of cement formulated for use in mortar for masonry construction.
    • The recipe for the mortar called for masonry cement, sand, and water.
Related Idioms
  • (To be) set in stone/masonry: To be permanent and unchangeable. (Note: This idiom uses "stone," a primary material of masonry, but not the word "masonry" itself. It is included here due to its strong conceptual link.)
    • The plan isn't set in stone; we can still make adjustments.
Noun
  1. the craft of a mason
  2. Freemasons collectively
  3. structure built of stone or brick by a mason

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