stonework
gb/stˈoʊnwˌɚk/ us/stˈoʊnwˌɚk/
B2
English
Senses
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Noun
B2
entity
1
stone parts of a building
the parts of a building made from stone
Usage pattern:
[the] stonework (of/on/around [a building/structure])
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse stonework (stone parts) with masonry (stone or brick work).
Synonyms
masonry (Broader term that can include brick as well as stone.)
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stone masonry (More specific construction term for work done with stone.)
Antonyms
woodwork (Building parts made from wood rather than stone.)
Collocations
exposed stonework
|original stonework
|decorative stonework
|carved stonework
|restored stonework
|repair the stonework
|stonework facade
|stonework wall
|stonework around the doorway
|stonework detail
Themes
construction
|architecture
|materials
|home_improvement
Examples
- The old church’s stonework is still in excellent condition.
- They cleaned the soot from the stonework on the front of the building.
- Cracks in the stonework around the window let rain in.
Learner examples
- The house has beautiful stonework.
- They repaired the stonework.
Noun
technical
C1
process
2
the craft of working with stone
the skill of making things from stone or building with stone
Usage pattern:
stonework (as a craft/skill)
Common mistake:
Stonework is the activity or skill; a person who does it is a stonemason.
Synonyms
stonemasonry (More formal/technical term for the same craft.)
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stone carving (Narrower term focused on shaping and decorating stone rather than building.)
Antonyms
carpentry (A different building craft focused on wood.)
Collocations
traditional stonework
|stonework skills
|stonework techniques
|stonework tools
|learn stonework
|specialize in stonework
|stonework training
|fine stonework
|professional stonework
|stonework apprenticeship
Themes
construction
|jobs
|crafts
Examples
- She took a course in stonework and learned to cut and set stones safely.
- The restoration project required skilled stonework to match the original style.
- Good stonework depends on careful measuring and strong joints.
Learner examples
- He wants to learn stonework.
- Stonework takes time.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stonework
IPA
GB/stˈoʊnwˌɚk/
US/stˈoʊnwˌɚk/
Syllables & stress
stone - work (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (stone)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: stonework
- Plural: stonework
Expressions
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