Definition of masonry

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

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Blocage :: Blocage (n.) The roughest and cheapest sort of rubblework, in masonry..
Vault :: Vault (n.) An arched structure of masonry, forming a ceiling or canopy..
Revet :: Revet (v. t.) To face, as an embankment, with masonry, wood, or other material..
Counterfort :: Counterfort (n.) A kind of buttress of masonry to strengthen a revetment wall.
Emplecton :: Emplecton (n.) A kind of masonry in which the outer faces of the wall are ashlar, the space between being filled with broken stone and mortar. Cross layers of stone are interlaid as binders..
Jump :: Jump (n.) An abrupt interruption of level in a piece of brickwork or masonry.
Slatt :: Slatt (n.) A slab of stone used as a veneer for coarse masonry.
Antimasonry :: Antimasonry (n.) Opposition to Freemasonry.
Mortar :: Mortar (n.) A building material made by mixing lime, cement, or plaster of Paris, with sand, water, and sometimes other materials; -- used in masonry for joining stones, bricks, etc., also for plastering, and in other ways..
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..
Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The act of filling and finishing the joints in masonry with mortar, cement, etc.; also, the material so used..
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..
Masonry :: Masonry (n.) The work or performance of a mason; as, good or bad masonry; skillful masonry..
Podium :: Podium (n.) The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers..
Masonry :: Masonry (n.) That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like. Dry masonry is applied to structures made without mortar..
Rubble :: Rubble (n.) Water-worn or rough broken stones; broken bricks, etc., used in coarse masonry, or to fill up between the facing courses of walls..
Masonry :: Masonry (n.) The art or occupation of a mason.
Interdome :: Interdome (n.) The open space between the inner and outer shells of a dome or cupola of masonry.
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..
Render :: Render (v. t.) To plaster, as a wall of masonry, without the use of lath..
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