stonework
Americannoun
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any construction, as walls or the like, of stone; stone masonry.
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the techniques, processes, work, or art of dressing, setting, or designing in stone.
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(usually used with a singular verb) Usually stoneworks. a place where stone is dressed, as for building.
noun
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any structure or part of a building made of stone
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the process of dressing or setting stones
Other Word Forms
- stoneworker noun
Etymology
Origin of stonework
before 1000; Middle English stoonwerk, Old English stānweorc. See stone, work
Example Sentences
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“Three days ago, while admiring the stonework, I happened to notice a huge gash in the limestone that extended more than 25 yards long. It was deep and nasty!” he wrote.
From Salon • Aug. 31, 2025
So Underwood redesigned the structure, creating a more rustic lodge out of the original stonework, perched on the very edge of the canyon.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025
Mr Peirson said projects were planned until 2040 to renovate stonework and "priceless" windows, ensuring they remained safe, as some parts of the building were crumbling.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
The demolition contractors say they will try to preserve the best stonework features by removing them by hand.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025
In November, as in every previous winter, the finished stonework was covered with straw and dung to prevent the frost from cracking the mortar before it had completely dried.
From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay
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