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stone·work (-wʉrk′)

noun

  1. the art or process of working in stone, as in masonry or jewelry
  2. something made or built in stone; specif., masonry
  3. a place where masonry stone is cut and dressed

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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.

Converse of object

  • expose: Walls have exposed stonework in the form of dressed blocks.

Adjective modifier

  • exposed: Framed exposed stonework on one wall is a particular feature of the room.

Modifies a noun

  • fireplace: Lounge 14&'6& ' ' x 12& ' With stonework fireplace, window to the rear, open arch under the stairs, radiator.

Noun used with modifier

  • ashlar: The ashlar stonework contrast sharply with the rendered side walls.
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