Definition of masonry

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Masonry (n.) The art or occupation of a mason.

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Ashler :: Ashler (n.) Hewn or squared stone; also, masonry made of squared or hewn stone..
Underpinning :: Underpinning (n.) The act of one who underpins; the act of supporting by stones, masonry, or the like..
Masonry :: Masonry (n.) The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; freemasonry..
Coursed :: Coursed (a.) Arranged in courses; as, coursed masonry..
Masonry :: Masonry (n.) The work or performance of a mason; as, good or bad masonry; skillful masonry..
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..
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..
Rite :: Rite (n.) The act of performing divine or solemn service, as established by law, precept, or custom; a formal act of religion or other solemn duty; a solemn observance; a ceremony; as, the rites of freemasonry..
Slatt :: Slatt (n.) A slab of stone used as a veneer for coarse masonry.
Backjoint :: Backjoint (n.) A rebate or chase in masonry left to receive a permanent slab or other filling.
Moellon :: Moellon (n.) Rubble masonry.
Casemate :: Casemate (n.) A bombproof chamber, usually of masonry, in which cannon may be placed, to be fired through embrasures; or one capable of being used as a magazine, or for quartering troops..
Vault :: Vault (n.) An arched structure of masonry, forming a ceiling or canopy..
Gather :: Gather (n.) The soffit or under surface of the masonry required in gathering. See Gather, v. t., 7..
Culvert :: Culvert (n.) A transverse drain or waterway of masonry under a road, railroad, canal, etc.; a small bridge..
Interdome :: Interdome (n.) The open space between the inner and outer shells of a dome or cupola of masonry.
Boss :: Boss (n.) A wooden vessel for the mortar used in tiling or masonry, hung by a hook from the laths, or from the rounds of a ladder..
Pier :: Pier (n.) Any additional or auxiliary mass of masonry used to stiffen a wall. See Buttress.
Freemasonry :: Freemasonry (n.) The institutions or the practices of freemasons.
Underpin :: Underpin (v. t.) To lay stones, masonry, etc., under, as the sills of a building, on which it is to rest..
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