stonework
stonework
Definition
stone·work (-wʉrk′)
noun
- the art or process of working in stone, as in masonry or jewelry
- something made or built in stone; specif., masonry
- a place where masonry stone is cut and dressed
stonework
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- wall: The curving stonework of the side wall of the original Britannia Road arch can be seen behind the box culvert sections.
- church: The exterior stonework of the church used to be colored yellow " ochre " .
- tower: In 1926 the pinnacles and parapet of the west front were restored and repairs done to the stonework of the tower.
Converse of object
- expose: Walls have exposed stonework in the form of dressed blocks.
- carve: The fine carved stonework has two central female figures on a pedestal.
- beam: Both have spacious first floor open plan living areas with exposed beams, natural stonework and log burning stoves.
- restore: Two views, the first one showing more of the restored stonework of what is now a pizza restaurant.
- survive: Reece Winstone's books also contain photographs of the then surviving stonework of the castle.
- dress: At 12.30pm, after the Easter Bonnet Parade, the High Bailiff will unveil a large piece of dressed stonework at the Heritage Center.
Adjective modifier
- exposed: Framed exposed stonework on one wall is a particular feature of the room.
- ornamental: He engaged Farmer & Brindley of Westminster Bridge Road, London, to provide ornamental stonework for the church.
- ornate: He created some ornate stonework, typical of the period.
- exterior: The crumbling of some of the exterior stonework at St Mary's Church has caused concern for a long time.
- decorative: The abbey ruins are pure Gothic, with particularly decorative stonework.
- architectural: Most of the architectural stonework was removed or broken up in ancient times.
Modifies a noun
- fireplace: Lounge 14&'6& ' ' x 12& ' With stonework fireplace, window to the rear, open arch under the stairs, radiator.
- repair: The stonework repairs are the first phase of a project to restore the church completely.
Noun used with modifier
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