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masonry

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmeɪsənri/

masonry means: Parts of a building or other structure made from bricks or stone.

noun

BRICK OR STONEC1

Parts of a building or other structure made from bricks or stone.

  • The masonry is cracked.
  • Rain has damaged the old masonry.
  • Workers removed loose masonry above the entrance.

Similar words: stonework, brickwork

Common phrases: cracked masonry, stone masonry, repair masonry

BUILDING TRADEC1

The skill or job of building with stone or bricks.

  • He is learning masonry.
  • The college offers a course in masonry.
  • She chose masonry as her trade.

Common phrases: learn masonry, masonry training, masonry course

BUILDING WORKC1

Work done by someone who builds with stone or bricks.

  • The masonry took three weeks.
  • Her careful masonry impressed the architect.
  • We hired a local builder to do the masonry.

Similar words: stonework, brickwork

Common phrases: fine masonry, skilled masonry, masonry work

Questions about masonry

What does masonry mean?

Parts of a building or other structure made from bricks or stone.

What is masonry in other languages?

Türkçe: duvar örgüsü · Español: mampostería · Français: maçonnerie · Deutsch: Mauerwerk · Italiano: muratura · 日本語: 組積造

How do you pronounce masonry?

It is pronounced /ˈmeɪsənri/.

How do you use masonry in a sentence?

The masonry is cracked. Rain has damaged the old masonry.

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