ashlar
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lər noun
1.
Masonry.
a.
a squared building stone cut more or less true on all faces adjacent to those of other stones so as to permit very thin mortar joints.
b.
such stones collectively.
c.
masonry made of them.
2.
Carpentry. a short stud between joists and sloping rafters, especially near the eaves.
verb (used with object)
3.
to face with ashlars.
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ashlar or ashler (ˈæʃlə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a block of hewn stone with straight edges for use in building |
| 2. | Also called: ashlar veneer a thin dressed stone with straight edges, used to face a wall |
| 3. | masonry made of ashlar |
| [C14: from Old French aisselier crossbeam, from ais board, from Latin axis axletree; see | |
| ashler or ashler | |
| —n | |
| [C14: from Old French aisselier crossbeam, from ais board, from Latin axis axletree; see | |
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Word Origin & History
ashlar
late 14c., "square stone for building or paving," from O.Fr. aiseler, from L. axillaris, from axilla, dim. of axis "board, plank," which probably is not the same axis that means "axle." The stone sense is peculiar to English.
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Example sentences
The walls of the main portion of the cabin are clad in coursed ashlar cut from local limestone.
Both the residence and tower are constructed of brick and have granite ashlar foundations and granite trim.
Ashlar masonry laid in courses of stone set without continuous joints and laid up without drawn patterns.
The interior walls are rough-cut ashlar stone, which are dressed at the windows.
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