stonework
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4.2
- noun
- /ˈstoʊnˌwɜrk/
:
piedra tallada
- They are restoring the stonework of the old castle to preserve its historical significance.
- ancient stonework
Examples
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Frank gestures at the stonework of the gate, points at the top of the stone wall along Waverly Lane.
Fiction book (1992) -
That stonework is 17th century.
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For the ultimate in church architecture, stop to admire the magnificent stonework of the Church of St. Bernard and take time to see the interior.
Academic text (1999) -
We visited the ancient abbey where crisp light allowed for pictures of weathered stonework.
Academic text (2003) -
Restoring the stonework, especially details like column capitals, required hours of labor and highly skilled craftsmanship.
Academic text (2002) -
Meanwhile, restorers rigorously cleaned the facade, replaced the roof and decaying stonework, and rebuilt the front stairs.
Academic text (2002) -
Its fine architectural stonework is plainly evident in the elite residences, tombs, and the carved stelae that dot the landscape.
Academic text (2009) -
The stonework on the cathedral's facade showcases intricate carvings and detailed craftsmanship.
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The garden walls feature beautiful stonework, which enhances the overall aesthetic of the landscape.
Synonyms
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4.4
The work of building with stone or bricks
Work of shaping and joining stone to make buildings and parts like arches
A layer of stone attached to the outside of a wall or riverbank to protect it
How Stony
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word stonework comes from stone ('hard rock') and work ('the act of making' or 'skill'). So, stonework means the parts of a building made from stone or the skill of building with stone.