stonemasonry
/ˈstoʊnˌmeɪsənri/
noun
- The art or trade of cutting, shaping, and building with stone.
- The ancient ruins show remarkable stonemasonry that has lasted for centuries.
- He learned stonemasonry from his father and later taught it at the technical college.
- Modern stonemasonry uses both traditional hand tools and power equipment.
- Stonework; a structure made of stone.
- The castle's stonemasonry was so well done that it needed no repairs for hundreds of years.
- We admired the intricate stonemasonry of the old bridge.
- The garden wall is a fine example of dry stonemasonry.