stonework
noun
stone·work ˈstōn-ˌwərk 
1
: a structure or part built of stone : masonry
2
: the shaping, preparation, or setting of stone
Example Sentences
The stonework on this house is over 100 years old.
Recent Examples on the Web Beautiful little Turkish lamps shine light on the multidimensional stonework on the walls. 
Susan Dunne, courant.com, 11 Feb. 2022 For owner Josh Craine, the stonework is fascinating. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2022 Back then, the clock tower was the most advanced and ambitious public building of its age, but by 2017, stonework was deteriorating, water was leaking into the belfry, and the steps, ironwork and guttering were all in need of repair. New York Times, 3 July 2022 Two monuments that looked like ancestral stonework were situated on both sides of the stage, looking over a crowd of congregants sharing many of their facial attributes: full lips, round eyes, and melanin. Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2022 The roughly 25,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style estate, which has antique stonework and terra-cotta roofs, is reminiscent of old estates along France’s Côte d’Azur, Mr. Rappaport said. Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 28 Apr. 2022 The stage will be surrounded by 100-year-old barnwood, in addition to predominant stonework, according to information released by the new venue’s backers. Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2022 The home took about 2 ½ years to build, with nearly eight months spent on the stonework, including the extensive use of Neolith on the kitchen cabinets, bathroom walls, and bathroom cabinets. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 24 Mar. 2022 Eye candy at Sesquicentennial Plaza Park includes native plant gardens, intricate stonework, natural pools, cascading fountains and dramatic downtown views. Robin Soslow, Chron, 18 Mar. 2022 See More
Susan Dunne, courant.com, 11 Feb. 2022 For owner Josh Craine, the stonework is fascinating. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2022 Back then, the clock tower was the most advanced and ambitious public building of its age, but by 2017, stonework was deteriorating, water was leaking into the belfry, and the steps, ironwork and guttering were all in need of repair. New York Times, 3 July 2022 Two monuments that looked like ancestral stonework were situated on both sides of the stage, looking over a crowd of congregants sharing many of their facial attributes: full lips, round eyes, and melanin. Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2022 The roughly 25,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style estate, which has antique stonework and terra-cotta roofs, is reminiscent of old estates along France’s Côte d’Azur, Mr. Rappaport said. Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 28 Apr. 2022 The stage will be surrounded by 100-year-old barnwood, in addition to predominant stonework, according to information released by the new venue’s backers. Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2022 The home took about 2 ½ years to build, with nearly eight months spent on the stonework, including the extensive use of Neolith on the kitchen cabinets, bathroom walls, and bathroom cabinets. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 24 Mar. 2022 Eye candy at Sesquicentennial Plaza Park includes native plant gardens, intricate stonework, natural pools, cascading fountains and dramatic downtown views. Robin Soslow, Chron, 18 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
- line of position
- line of pressure
- line of Protection
- line of reasoning
- line of resistance
- line of Saturn
- line of scrimmage
- line of sight
- line of site
- line of success
- line of sun
- line of supply
- line of the Sun
- line of travel
- line of vision
- line of work
- line off
- line officer
- line one's pockets
- line organization
- line out
- line pattern
- line plate
- line printer
- line red