stonework
stonework — noun
1. stone that has been cut, shaped, and fixed in place to form the walls, arches, c
stone that has been cut, shaped, and fixed in place to form the walls, arches, columns, or decorative features of a building or other structure.
The medieval church is famous for its detailed stonework around the main entrance.
collocation: detailed stonework / ornamental stonework
Eleni noticed cracks in the stonework of the old bridge after the harsh winter.
pattern: the stonework of [structure]
A team of skilled workers repaired the damaged stonework on the castle tower last summer.
Local builders used sandstone for the stonework, which gives the cottage a warm reddish colour.
- masonry
broader term covering brick, stone, or concrete blocks; stonework refers specifically to natural stone
- stone facing
implies a thin decorative layer over another material, whereas stonework can be structural
- stone cladding
specifically a non-structural outer layer; stonework may be load-bearing
文法句型
the stonework of [noun phrase]
[adjective] stonework