English Explanatory Dictionary

masonry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The art or occupation of a mason.
  2. The work or performance of a mason.
  3. That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like.
  4. The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; Freemasonry.

Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪsənɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-masonry.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-masonry.wav

Word forms

masonry masonries

Etymology

From Middle English masonry, masonrie, partly from Old French maçonerie and partly from mason + -ry.

Synonyms

stonecraft stonework

Derived words

antimasonry concrete masonry unit Freemasonry masonried masonry cement masonry heater masonry layout masonrylike masonry veneer monumental masonry Operative Masonry Speculative Masonry stonemasonry
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