bricklaying

American  

[brik-ley-ing] / ˈbrɪkˌleɪ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or occupation of laying bricks in construction.

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bricklaying British  

/ ˈbrɪkˌleɪɪŋ /

noun

1. the technique or practice of laying bricks

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Other Word Forms

• bricklayer noun

Etymology

Origin of bricklaying

First recorded in 1475–85; brick + laying

Example Sentences

"We need you to get qualified and get more flats and houses up," she told two bricklaying apprentices, while not entirely convincing with her own trowel technique.

From BBC

Rachel Reeves chose to talk to me at a Birmingham housebuilding development to launch the Budget process as she tried her hand at some bricklaying.

From BBC

There, he earned his GED diploma, learned bricklaying and carpentry, was introduced to boxing and visualized a real future.

From Los Angeles Times

For Sienna, it was a "lucky" experience to tackle bricklaying, joinery, plastering and now plumbing.

From BBC

Then they are introduced to an array of different trades including bricklaying, carpentry, masonry, iron work and sheet metal work.

From Los Angeles Times