masonry
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sən noun, plural ma·son·ries.
1.
the craft or occupation of a mason.
2.
work constructed by a mason, especially stonework: the crumbling masonry of ancient walls.
3.
(initial capital letter) Freemasonry.
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| —n , pl -ries | |
| 1. | the craft of a mason |
| 2. | work that is built by a mason; stonework or brickwork |
| 3. | (often capital) short for Freemasonry |
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Example sentences
Loose fasteners joining railings to masonry cannot generally be retightened.
Start by visually inspecting the outside of the chimney for cracks and damaged masonry.
When the water expands during the seasonal freezing and thawing cycles, it will split the masonry and cause it to flake off.
The masonry buildings were not reinforced nor confined.
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