stonemason

[US]/'stəʊnmeɪs(ə)n/
[UK]/'stonmesn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. mason who works with stone

Example Sentences

He had worked as a hire hand in the farmer, a stonemason and a punter.

The stonemason carved intricate designs into the marble.

The stonemason used a chisel to shape the stone.

The stonemason repaired the ancient stone wall.

The stonemason crafted a beautiful statue out of granite.

The stonemason is skilled at working with various types of stone.

The stonemason's tools include hammers, chisels, and mallets.

The stonemason carefully measured the dimensions of the stone before cutting.

The stonemason's work requires precision and attention to detail.

The stonemason is known for creating stunning architectural elements.

The stonemason honed his craft through years of practice.

Real-world Examples

Inside the on-site restoration workshop, sculptors and stonemasons are also working by hand, with chisels and brushes.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The sons of those architects and stonemasons never saw the completed project that their fathers had begun.

Source: Environment and Science

The cathedral's nave, choir and transepts were mostly untouched by flames, thanks to the craftsmanship of the 12th- and 13th-century stonemasons.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

" No, I am, " called Cutjack, the plump stonemason, pulling his hammer off the leather apron he always wore.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

My father was a master stonemason, but he did not teach me the trade.

Source: Level 7 03.My Life

And in the thick of a busy season he turned stonemason and filled up the gaps in the wall.

Source: The Growth of the Earth (Part 1)

It will proclaim to future generations that whenever the highest quality of craftsmanship is needed, stonemasons will be there.

Source: Level 7 03.My Life

But at this time, in 1220, stonemasons are building a greater variety of structures—bridges, cathedrals, and castles—than ever before.

Source: Level 7 03.My Life

Some of the buildings that stonemasons create are so tall and beautiful that many people believe our skills must be magical.

Source: Level 7 03.My Life

We stonemasons have always been in demand for our great skills, and the work we do, cutting and shaping stone, hasn't changed much.

Source: Level 7 03.My Life

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