Noun
The art or occupation of a mason.
The work or performance of a mason; as, good or bad masonry; skillful masonry.
That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like. Dry masonry is applied to structures made without mortar.
The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; freemasonry.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA few, like last week’s 5.1 in Sparta and the 1916 Skyland quake near Asheville estimated to have been a 5.2, are stronger but rarely do more than pop some bricks out of chimneys, knock a few folks off their feet, and send cracks down masonry walls. Source: Internet
Although the manufacturer committed to re-do the broken parts, Gaudí liked the aesthetic of the broken masonry and asked that the pieces be stuck to the main structure with lime mortar and held in with a brass ring. Source: Internet
Arcades of columns cut from single pieces are also common in structures that do not bear massive weights of masonry, such as cloisters, where they are sometimes paired. Source: Internet
Arches with a circular form, also referred to as rounded arches, were commonly employed by the builders of ancient, heavy masonry arches. citation Ancient Roman builders relied heavily on the rounded arch to span large, open areas. Source: Internet
As he was making a scripted jump on the horse, his saddle came loose, sending him flying straight into a pile of broken masonry. Source: Internet
A Sanctuary with a horned altar constructed from ashlar masonry has been found at Myrtou-Pigadhes, other temples have been located at Enkomi, Kition and Kouklia (Palaepaphos). Source: Internet