rockwork

/ˈrɑkˌwɜrk/
noun
  1. Construction or decoration made of rock or stone, such as in a garden or building.
    • The garden's rockwork included a small waterfall and a stone bridge.
    • They hired a mason to repair the rockwork on the old church.
    • The castle's walls featured intricate rockwork that had lasted for centuries.
  2. The activity or skill of building with rocks or stones.
    • He learned rockwork from his grandfather, who built stone walls on the farm.
    • The park's trails were improved with careful rockwork to prevent erosion.
    • Rockwork requires patience and a good eye for fitting stones together.
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