stonework
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noun
1.
any construction, as walls or the like, of stone; stone masonry.
2.
the techniques, processes, work, or art of dressing, setting, or designing in stone.
3.
Usually, stoneworks. ( usually used with a singular verb ) a place where stone is dressed, as for building.
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stonework (ˈstəʊnˌwɜːk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any structure or part of a building made of stone |
| 2. | the process of dressing or setting stones |
| 'stoneworker | |
| —n | |
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Stonework
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Example sentences
In many cases, a concrete facing has been cast directly against the stonework.
For example, stone lintels or other stonework should not be replaced with brick.
All roof cornices or other ornamental stonework must be removed prior to pulling walls down.
On the north wall, there is a rough stonework fireplace.
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