masonry

[ mey-suh n-ree ]

/ ˈmeɪ sən ri /

the craft or occupation of a mason.

work constructed by a mason, especially stonework: the crumbling masonry of ancient walls.

(initial capital letter) Freemasonry.

Origin of masonry

1325–75; Middle English masonerie < Middle French maçonnerie. See mason, -ery

Over the years, stone slabs and masonry replaced the barbed wire.

Scaling the Berlin Wall |Michael R. Meyer |October 31, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
B fails to construct the masonry work; this exempts A from liability.

Cyclopedia of Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, v. 3 |Various
Cope′-stone, Cop′ing-stone, the stone which copes or tops a wall; Cop′ing, the covering course of masonry of a wall.

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) |Various
The event created great excitement, and led many to believe that Masonry and good citizenship were incompatible.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 |Various

Gable, the upright triangular piece of masonry or woodwork at the end of a roof.

The Children of Westminster Abbey |Rose G. Kingsley
The rafters were of cedar and the walls of solid cement and masonry.

The Jesuits, 1534-1921 |Thomas J. Campbell

masonry

/ (ˈmeɪsənrɪ) /

the craft of a mason

work that is built by a mason; stonework or brickwork

(often capital) short for Freemasonry