noun
masonry
MAY-sun-ree/ˈmeɪsənri/
Construction using stone, brick, or concrete blocks.
The mason builds the wall's masonry by laying bricks in fresh mortar.
Etymology
From the word for a stoneworker, masonry names both the worker’s craft and its product. The earliest recorded sense was fitted stonework, followed by the occupation of making it.
In context
stones having up to 12 angles perfectly fitting together, is not seen in other Inca constructions. This level of sophistication suggests that the builders had a profound understanding of stone masonry
More examples
- Water seeps through cracks in the chimney's masonry.
- The building combines brick masonry with a steel frame.
- Use a special drill bit to make holes in masonry.
Forms
mason noun — Someone who builds with stone or brick.
Similar words
- brickwork
- Construction specifically using bricks, rather than stone or concrete blocks.
- stonework
- Construction specifically using stone, rather than bricks or concrete blocks.