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" Religions in general have to rediscover their roots. In Hinduism and the Koran, animals are described as equals. If you walk into a cathedral and look at the decorations of early Christianity, there are vines, animals, creatures and birds thriving all over the stonework."
Margaret Atwood

Meaning of "stonework" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF STONEWORK

ˈstəʊnˌwɜːk


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STONEWORK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Stonework 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 STONEWORK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Stonemasonry

The craft of stonemasonry has existed since humanity could use and make tools - creating buildings, structures, and sculpture using stone from the earth. These materials have been used to construct many of the long-lasting, ancient monuments, artifacts, cathedrals, and cities in a wide variety of cultures. Famous works of stonemasonry include the Taj Mahal, Cusco's Incan Wall, Easter Island's statues, the Egyptian Pyramids, Angkor Wat, Borobudur, Tihuanaco, Tenochtitlan, Persepolis, the Parthenon, Stonehenge, and Chartres Cathedral.

Definition of stonework in the English dictionary

The definition of stonework in the dictionary is any structure or part of a building made of stone. Other definition of stonework is the process of dressing or setting stones.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STONEWORK

artwork · bodywork · chainwork · clockwork · crownwork · framework · homework · hornwork · housework · ironwork · looyenwork · network · openwork · paperwork · patchwork · pinwork · plainwork · teamwork · tinwork · wickerwork

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STONEWORK

stoneground · stonehand · Stonehenge · stonehorse · stoneless · stonelessness · stonemason · stonemasonry · stonen · stoner · stonerag · Stones · stoneshot · stonewall · stonewaller · stoneware · stonewash · stonewashed · stoneworker · stonewort

WORDS THAT END LIKE STONEWORK

bridgework · casework · falsework · firework · lacework · latticework · lifework · needlework · out of work · piecework · pilework · pipework · prework · rework · ropework · scalework · spadework · telework · timework · trestlework · wirework

Synonyms and antonyms of stonework in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «stonework» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF STONEWORK

Find out the translation of stonework to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of stonework from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «stonework» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

石雕
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

cantería
570 millions of speakers
en

English

stonework
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

पत्थर का काम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحجارة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

каменная кладка
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

cantarias
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

পাথুরে
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

pierres
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Stonework
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Mauerwerk
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

石細工
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

석조물
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Stonework
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

công việc của thợ hồ
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

கல் வேலைப்பாடுகளையும்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

दगडाची भांडी
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

taş
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

pietra
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

kamieniarstwo
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

кам´яна кладка
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

piatră
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λιθοδομή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

klipwerk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sten
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

murverk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of stonework

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STONEWORK»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of stonework
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «stonework».

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «STONEWORK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word stonework.
1
Margaret Atwood
Religions in general have to rediscover their roots. In Hinduism and the Koran, animals are described as equals. If you walk into a cathedral and look at the decorations of early Christianity, there are vines, animals, creatures and birds thriving all over the stonework.
2
Tony Hale
What's fascinating about D.C., the exteriors are these elaborate structures, this gorgeous architecture and beautiful stonework, and then you go inside and it's crap-looking - apart from the White House, which is beautiful.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STONEWORK»

Discover the use of stonework in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to stonework and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Stonework: Techniques and Projects
Builder Charles McRaven offers the benefits of his fifty years of stonework experience in Stonework, a book that will inform, entertain, and inspire anyone using or working with stone.
Charles McRaven, 1997
2
Stonework
This straightforward guide will appeal to those who want to add interest to their outdoor space with stonework features that are both functional and decorative.With the weekend landscaper in mind, the experts Alan and Gill Bridgewater help ...
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater, 2003
3
The Art and Craft of Stonework: Dry-Stacking, Mortaring, ...
Challenging? Certainly--but the effects are impressive and last beyond a lifetime.
David Reed, 2003
4
The Complete Guide to Masonry & Stonework: Includes ...
Accompanied by natural stone projects for both the home and landscape, this revised edition furnishes the latest information on decorative concrete finishes, new tools and building materials, and much more. Original.
‎2006
5
Pietre Dure: The Art of Semiprecious Stonework
Pietre dure (Italian for "hard stone") is mosaic design made from semiprecious stones.
Anna Maria Giusti, 2006
6
The Complete Guide to Building with Rocks & Stone: Stonework ...
This book is designed to walk homeowners through the process of developing, planning, and implementing a stone building project.
Brenda Flynn, 2011
7
Black & Decker Stonework & Masonry Projects: New Projects in ...
In an easy-to-follow format, this book demonstrates basic masonry techniques and provides simple, step-by-step instructions illustrated by clear, colorful photography.
Creative Publishing Editors, 2000
8
1001 Ideas for Stonework: The Ultimate Sourcebook
Presents ideas and advice for stonework projects for floors, countertops, walls, fireplaces, and landscaping.
Richard Wiles, 2009
9
Practical Garden Stonework
Shows how to construct walls, patios, driveways, paths, and other stonework
Geoff Hamilton, 1992
10
Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Masonry & Stonework: ...
This book includes traditional techniques for laying concrete adapted to the special needs of ordinary homeowners, but also features cutting edge materials and techniques, such as tumbled concrete pavers, acid-etching for colored concrete ...
Editors of Creative Publishing, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STONEWORK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term stonework is used in the context of the following news items.
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Malvern's historic priory will be closed next week for ancient …
GREAT Malvern Priory will be closed to the public for two days next week while stonework inside the nave is inspected by specialists. Staff from ... «Malvern Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Stonework proves no problem for L&S Display's print, cut and wrap …
When Worthing and London-based L&S Display was approached to produce a bespoke graphic application to the outer building of renowned auction house ... «What They Think, Jul 15»
3
Hull Paragon Station gets new stonework facelift
CRAFTSMANSHIP: David Hatfield, station manager at Hull Paragon Interchange, stands in front of the newly refurbished stonework. Picture: Simon Renilson. «Hull Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Work begins on Manor House Hotel stonework
However the council have said that removing render from the Tiverton Road elevation has revealed additional stonework in poor condition. The outer face of the ... «Tiverton Mid Devon Gazette, Jul 15»
5
Rotting historic church gets £40000 to repair roof and stonework
Parishioners are celebrating a £40,000 grant to repair a Lenton church which has rotting timbers and leaking stonework. Grade II* listed Holy Trinity is one of 36 ... «Nottingham Post, Jun 15»
6
Belfast MAC may need £1m to repair building stonework
The Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) in Belfast may need up to £1m of public money to carry out repairs to the external stonework on the building. Problems with ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
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• Stone walling
With R M Stonework you won't be billed any unnecessary charges. We believe in providing honest work for an honest price. We ensure our prices are kept ... «Central Somerset Gazette, May 15»
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Asphalt, aggregate or stone work — how to choose...
They'll provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision on whether to choose asphalt, exposed aggregate or stonework for your ... «Hamilton Spectator, Apr 15»
9
Crumbling medieval stonework replaced
He said: “We are putting in new stonework in the damaged areas, including ... “Some of the stonework will be shelter coated in lime wash, to help protect it for ... «Shoreham Herald, Apr 15»
10
Local company carves out niche in stonework
Ashley Leonardt is director of sales at Architectural Supply, a business founded by her father, Bruno Leonardt. They have a showroom on Richmond Avenue for ... «Houston Chronicle, Mar 15»
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