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1Masonry — This article refers to the building structure component; for the fraternal organization, see Freemasonry. A mason laying mortar on top of a finished course of blocks, prior to placing the next course. Masonry is the building of structures from… …
2masonry — /may seuhn ree/, n., pl. masonries. 1. the craft or occupation of a mason. 2. work constructed by a mason, esp. stonework: the crumbling masonry of ancient walls. 3. (cap.) Freemasonry. [1325 75; ME masonerie < MF maçonnerie. See MASON, ERY] * *… …
3block — blockable, adj. /blok/, n. 1. a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more flat or approximately flat faces. 2. a hollow masonry building unit of cement, terra cotta, etc.: a wall made of concrete blocks. 3. one of a set of cube… …
4block — [[t]blɒk[/t]] n. 1) bui a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usu. with one or more flat or approximately flat faces 2) bui a hollow masonry building unit of cement, terra cotta, etc 3) one of a set of cube shaped pieces used as a child s toy in… …
5block-in-course — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun : squared stone masonry with good close joints to give great strength and soundness …
6Fastest Trowel on the Block — The Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition is hosted by the Mason Contractors Association of America. The contest showcases the speed and skill of a journeyman mason and how important teamwork is in accomplishing a final product. With the time… …
7Concrete masonry unit — A stack of rectangular CMUs Cinder block redirects here. For the American singer, see Cinder Block (musician). In the United States, a concrete masonry unit (CMU) – also called concrete block, cement block, and foundation block – is a large… …
8Compressed earth block — Building a CEB project in Midland, Texas in August 2006 Compressed Earth Block often referred to simply as CEB, is a type of manufactured construction material formed in a mechanical press that forms an appropriate mix of dirt, non expansive clay …
9Montgomery Block — Coordinates: 37°47′42.17″N 122°24′11.24″W / 37.7950472°N 122.4031222°W / 37.7950472; 122.4031222 The Montgomery Block was …
10Polygonal masonry — is a technique of stone construction of the ancient Mediterranean world. True polygonal masonry may be defined as a technique wherein the visible surfaces of the stones are dressed with straight sides or joints, giving the block the appearance of …
