stone masonry
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] * *… …
3masonry — n 1. bricklaying, brickmasonry, stone masonry, tiling. 2. stonework, brickwork, rubblework, rubble …
4Masonry (Freemasonry) — Masonry (Freemasonry) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Masonry (Freemasonry) The subject is treated under the following heads: I. Name and Definition; II. Origin and Early History; III. Fundamental Principles and Spirit; IV.… …
5Stone wall trees in Hong Kong — Masonry wall trees refer to trees grown from openings in masonry stone retaining walls. In alleviating harzards from landslides, many slopes adjacent to main roads and developments on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong needed to be secured. Between… …
6Masonry veneer — walls consist of a single non structural external layer of masonry work, typically brick, backed by an air space. The innermost element is usually structural, and may consist of wood or metal framing or masonry. Walls constructed in this manner… …
7Masonry Veneer — walls consist of a single non structural external layer of masonry work, typically brick, backed by an air space. The innermost element is usually structural, and may consist of wood or metal framing or masonry. Walls constructed in this manner… …
8Masonry — Ma son*ry, n. [F. ma[,c]onnerie.] 1. The art or occupation of a mason. [1913 Webster] 2. The work or performance of a mason; as, good or bad masonry; skillful masonry. [1913 Webster] 3. That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the… …
9Stone — may refer to:Construction and building* Masonry, the building of structures from stone * Coade stone, a special form of vitreous stoneware, used for monumental work and architectural decoration * Standing stone, a solitary stone set vertically… …
10Masonry dam — Masonry dams are dams made out of masonry; mainly stone and brick. They are either the gravity or the arch type. The largest masonry dam of the world is Nagarjunasagar Dam in India. Visual examples The original …
