Masonry

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪsənri/

Definitions of masonry

noun the craft or occupation of a mason; work or structures built by a mason, especially with stone

Example Sentences

A1 The masonry on the old building was crumbling.

A2 The masonry walls of the castle were thick and sturdy.

B1 The masonry work on the new house was done by skilled craftsmen.

B2 The intricate masonry of the cathedral was a marvel of architectural design.

C1 The restoration project involved carefully preserving the historic masonry of the structure.

C2 The masonry techniques used in the ancient temple were advanced for their time.

Examples of masonry in a Sentence

formal The ancient art of masonry involves the careful construction of stone or brick structures.

informal My neighbor is a skilled masonry worker who built a beautiful stone wall in his backyard.

slang I heard that new masonry job is really stacking up the cash.

figurative The masonry of his argument was so solid that no one could refute it.

Grammatical Forms of masonry

• plural: masonries
• comparative: more masonry
• superlative: most masonry
• present tense: masons
• future tense: will masonry
• perfect tense: have masonried
• continuous tense: is masonrying
• singular: masonry
• positive degree: masonry
• infinitive: to masonry
• gerund: masonrying
• participle: masonried

Origin and Evolution of masonry

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'masonry' is derived from the Old French word 'maconnerie', which comes from the Latin word 'machinarius' meaning 'builder'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'masonry' has come to specifically refer to the craft or occupation of a stonemason, as well as the structures built using stone, bricks, or concrete. It has also evolved to encompass the broader field of construction involving the use of these materials.