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stonework Definition

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

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

  • ashlar: The ashlar stonework contrast sharply with the rendered side walls.
  • feature: Exposed feature stonework, ceiling light point, tiled floor and one dual socket.
  • century: Despite this setback, there are still some remnants of 12th century stonework.

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