ashlaring

/ˈæʃlərɪŋ/
noun
  1. A type of stone masonry made from square-cut blocks, often used in building walls.
    • The old castle's walls were built with ashlaring, giving them a neat, uniform appearance.
    • The mason carefully arranged the ashlaring to create a strong and attractive facade.
    • In the village, many houses feature ashlaring on their front walls for a classic look.
  2. The process or technique of cutting stone into square blocks for construction.
    • The workshop taught students the basics of ashlaring for restoring historic buildings.
    • Learning ashlaring requires skill in measuring and chiseling stone precisely.
    • Ashlaring was an important trade in medieval times, used for cathedrals and castles.
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