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The secret of masonry is to keep a secret.
Joseph Smith, Jr.

Meaning of "masonry" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MASONRY

masonry  [ˈmeɪsənrɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MASONRY

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verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Masonry is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MASONRY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

masonry

Masonry

Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar; the term masonry can also refer to the units themselves. The common materials of masonry construction are brick, stone, marble, granite, travertine, limestone, cast stone, concrete block, glass block, stucco, tile, and cob. Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction. However, the materials used, the quality of the mortar and workmanship, and the pattern in which the units are assembled can significantly affect the durability of the overall masonry construction.

Definition of masonry in the English dictionary

The definition of masonry in the dictionary is the craft of a mason. Other definition of masonry is work that is built by a mason; stonework or brickwork.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MASONRY


aldermanry
ˈɔːldəmənrɪ
almonry
ˈɑːmənrɪ
archdeaconry
ˈɑːtʃˈdiːkənrɪ
blazonry
ˈbleɪzənrɪ
canonry
ˈkænənrɪ
citizenry
ˈsɪtɪzənrɪ
emblazonry
ɪmˈbleɪzənrɪ
extraordinary
ɪkˈstrɔːdənrɪ
falconry
ˈfɔːlkənrɪ
felonry
ˈfɛlənrɪ
freemasonry
ˈfriːˌmeɪsənrɪ
heathenry
ˈhiːðənrɪ
heronry
ˈhɛrənrɪ
mansonry
ˈmænsənrɪ
ordinary
ˈɔːdənrɪ
sokemanry
ˈsəʊkmənrɪ
stonemasonry
ˈstəʊnˌmeɪsənrɪ
subdeaconry
ˈsʌbˌdiːkənrɪ
weaponry
ˈwɛpənrɪ
yeomanry
ˈjəʊmənrɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MASONRY

masochism
masochist
masochistic
masochistically
mason
Mason and Dixon Line
mason bee
mason jar
mason wasp
Mason-Dixon Line
masonic
masonically
Masonite
masonried
masonries
masoolah

WORDS THAT END LIKE MASONRY

cannonry
captainry
cautionry
chaplainry
charlatanry
chieftainry
cousinry
deaconry
demonry
Frederick Henry
Good King Henry
henry
Hooray Henry
John Henry
millihenry
O. Henry
pigeonry
ribbonry
tartanry
wardenry

Synonyms and antonyms of masonry in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «masonry» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MASONRY

Find out the translation of masonry to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of masonry from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «masonry» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

砖石建筑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mampostería
570 millions of speakers

English

masonry
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चिनाई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البناء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кладка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alvenaria
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রাজমিস্ত্রির কাজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

maçonnerie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Batu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mauerwerk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

石造り
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

석조 부분
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Masonry
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nề
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொத்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दगडी बांधकाम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

duvarcılık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

muratura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

murowane
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кладка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zidărie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τοιχοποιία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

messelwerk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

murverk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

murverk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of masonry

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MASONRY»

The term «masonry» is very widely used and occupies the 18.857 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MASONRY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about masonry

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2 QUOTES WITH «MASONRY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word masonry.
1
Charles Francis Richter
I usually point out that most loss of life and property has been due to the collapse of antiquated and unsafe structures, mostly of brick and other masonry.
2
Joseph Smith, Jr.
The secret of masonry is to keep a secret.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MASONRY»

Discover the use of masonry in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to masonry and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Masonry Skills
Written by a Master Mason with over 40 years of professional masonry and construction experience, this all-new edition of today's best-selling guide to understanding and learning how to do masonry work is approved by The Brick Industry of ...
R. T. Kreh, 2002
2
Masonry: Beyond the Light
Now a born again Christian, Schnoebelen reveals all while he answers questions like these: Is Masonry a religion? Is a Mason serving two masters? Who is Jesus to the lodge? Do Masons use dangerous and forbidden oaths?
William Schnoebelen, 2011
3
Masonry
B&w photos and illustrations are included. Trimble is affiliated with the Brick Industry Association. Brisch is affiliated with Rockwell Lime Company. There is no subject index.
Trimble Brian, Joseph H. Brisch, 2008
4
Masonry Heaters: Designing, Building, and Living with a ...
While this is not a do-it-yourself guide for building a masonry heater, it provides facts every heater builder should know.
Ken Matesz, 2010
5
Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI ...
Reported by the Masonry Standards Joint Committee.
‎1992
6
Masonry: Design and Construction, Problems and Repair
This volume contains papers presented at the symposium of the same name held in Miami, Florida in December 1992.
John M. Melander, Lynn R. Lauersdorf, 1993
7
Design of Masonry Structures
This edition has been fully revised and extended to cover blockwork and Eurocode 6 on masonry structures.
A.W. Hendry, B.P. Sinha, S.R. Davies, 2003
8
Building in Egypt: Pharaonic Stone Masonry
This book traces methods of Egyptian stone construction during the pharaonic period, from the construction of the step pyramids at Saqqara to the obelisks of Tuthmosis III to the temples of Rameses II at Thebes.
Dieter Arnold, 1991
9
Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook: Clay and Concrete ...
This edition improves and expands upon previous editions, complying with the current Uniform Building Code and paralleling the growth of reinforced masonry engineering.
James E. Amrhein, 1998
10
Ancient Mystic Oriental Masonry
1907 its teachings, rules, law and present usage's which govern the order at the present day.
R. Swinburne Clymer, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MASONRY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term masonry is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Creative Masonry & Chimney Providing … - Digital Journal
As the summer rolls on and homeowners are continuing to notice signs of weathering, wear or water damage to their masonry structures, ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
2
Hertz directs more attention to spin-off of equipment rental
•HERC rents equipment in the following categories: aerial, air, compaction and paving, concrete and masonry, earthmoving, electrical, lawn ... «The News-Press, Jul 15»
3
How to Keep Mint from Taking Over Your Garden | Care2 Healthy …
... in something strong and deep, like an 18-inch long stove pipe or a terracotta chimney flue liner, which you can buy from a masonry supplier. «Care2.com, Jul 15»
4
Nonprofit, city pair up in facade grants - Argus Observer | Ontario …
Business owners have to use the money for facade and masonry repair; cleaning or painting the building's exterior; repairing or replacing ... «Ontario Argus Observer, Jul 15»
5
New winery hopes to land at historic Sunnyside building | Business …
The port acquired the brick and masonry structure from the city of Sunnyside in an April 15 transfer. Built in the 1930s, the building once housed ... «Yakima Herald-Republic, Jul 15»
6
West Old Mill Bridge to be closed for repairs - GreenwichTime
Petise said the steel girders on the bridge will be sand blasted and repainted and the original stone masonry will be retained. “This is a ... «Greenwich Time, Jul 15»
7
Skokie manufacturing - Chicago Tribune
... heating and ventilation improvements, masonry, tuck pointing and new mechanical components, electrical, gas, piping, plumbing, insulation, ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Antioch Masons celebrate lodge's sesquicentennial - Contra Costa …
Masonry is the world's first and largest fraternity. California has more than 60,000 members and about 340 lodges throughout the state. «Contra Costa Times, Jul 15»
9
East Smethport monument rededicated to WWI vets - The Bradford Era
... Tim Hahn of BER Masonry Construction of Smethport for donating the new sidewalk, employees of Smethport borough, and VFW Post 2497 ... «Bradford Era, Jul 15»
10
City celebrates refurbished Central Addition monument - Ottumwa …
The restoration work was done by Dan Davis Masonry. The monument recognizes the history of Ottumwa's Central Addition neighborhood. «Ottumwacourier, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Masonry [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/masonry>. May 2024 ».
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