masonry

/ˈmeɪsənɹi/ nom C1

En français : maçonnerie

The art or occupation of a mason. (countable, uncountable) · He studied masonry for five years.
The work or performance of a mason. (countable, uncountable) · The masonry was exquisite.
That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like. (countable, uncountable) · The masonry was cracked.
The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; Freemasonry. (countable, uncountable)

Pluriel masonries

Dans la bibliothèque

At the bottom of the smooth plaster wall there was a brick pulled out to make a sluice for the bath water, and as Rikki-tikki stole in by the masonry curb where the bath is put, he heard Nag and Nagaina whispering together outside in the moonlight.

The Jungle Book, p. 73 · B2

Then with his lens he tested the hinges, but they were of solid iron, built firmly into the massive masonry.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, p. 56 · B2

A large stone had served as a wedge; flints and pebbles had been inserted around it, so as to conceal the orifice; this species of masonry had been covered with earth, and grass and weeds had grown there, moss had clung to the stones, myrtle-bushes had taken root, and the old rock seemed fixed to the earth.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 256 · C1

Outside was a considerable yard full of monumental masonry.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 81 · C1

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