Definition of mason

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Mason (v. t.) To build stonework or brickwork about, under, in, over, etc.; to construct by masons; -- with a prepositional suffix; as, to mason up a well or terrace; to mason in a kettle or boiler..

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Underpinning :: Underpinning (n.) The act of one who underpins; the act of supporting by stones, masonry, or the like..
Freemasonic :: Freemasonic (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, the institutions or the practices of freemasons; as, a freemasonic signal..
Bone :: Bone (v. t.) To sight along an object or set of objects, to see if it or they be level or in line, as in carpentry, masonry, and surveying..
Regalia :: Regalia (n. pl.) Hence, decorations or insignia of an office or order, as of Freemasons, Odd Fellows,etc..
Square :: Square (n.) To form with right angles and straight lines, or flat surfaces; as, to square mason's work..
Trowel :: Trowel (n.) A mason's tool, used in spreading and dressing mortar, and breaking bricks to shape them..
Backjoint :: Backjoint (n.) A rebate or chase in masonry left to receive a permanent slab or other filling.
Rubblework :: Rubblework (n.) Masonry constructed of unsquared stones that are irregular in size and shape.
Dam :: Dam (n.) A barrier to prevent the flow of a liquid; esp., a bank of earth, or wall of any kind, as of masonry or wood, built across a water course, to confine and keep back flowing water..
Pier :: Pier (n.) Any detached mass of masonry, whether insulated or supporting one side of an arch or lintel, as of a bridge; the piece of wall between two openings..
Mole :: Mole (n.) A mound or massive work formed of masonry or large stones, etc., laid in the sea, often extended either in a right line or an arc of a circle before a port which it serves to defend from the violence of the waves, thus protecting ships in a harbor; also, sometimes, the harbor itself..
Sauterelle :: Sauterelle (n.) An instrument used by masons and others to trace and form angles.
Lodge :: Lodge (n.) The meeting room of an association; hence, the regularly constituted body of members which meets there; as, a masonic lodge..
Coffer :: Coffer (v. t.) To secure from leaking, as a shaft, by ramming clay behind the masonry or timbering..
Wharf :: Wharf (n.) A structure or platform of timber, masonry, iron, earth, or other material, built on the shore of a harbor, river, canal, or the like, and usually extending from the shore to deep water, so that vessels may lie close alongside to receive and discharge cargo, passengers, etc.; a quay; a pier..
Templar :: Templar (n.) One belonged to a certain order or degree among the Freemasons, called Knights Templars. Also, one of an order among temperance men, styled Good Templars..
Mould :: Mould (n.) That on which, or in accordance with which, anything is modeled or formed; anything which serves to regulate the size, form, etc., as the pattern or templet used by a shipbuilder, carpenter, or mason..
South :: South (n.) Specifically: That part of the United States which is south of Mason and Dixon's line. See under Line.
Vault :: Vault (n.) An arched structure of masonry, forming a ceiling or canopy..
Chapter :: Chapter (n.) An organized branch of some society or fraternity as of the Freemasons.
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