Masonry
(noun)
- The craft or work of a mason, especially a stonemason.
- A structure, such as a wall or chimney, built of stone, brick, or concrete blocks.
- A style of construction characterized by the use of masonry.
Origin:
From old french maconnerie, from macon "mason", from latin machinarius "engineer, builder", from machina "machine".
Examples:
- The masonry work on the old castle was truly impressive.
- A solid masonry wall was built to protect the city from invaders.
- The masonry structure of the ancient pyramid has withstood the test of time.
- The masonry chimney was tall and strong, a testament to the skills of the builders.
- The masonry building stood tall and proud, a symbol of the city's history.