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stonework

gb/stˈoʊnwˌɚk/ us/stˈoʊnwˌɚk/
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Substantiv B2 entity
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stone parts of a building

the parts of a building made from stone

Tipar de utilizare: [the] stonework (of/on/around [a building/structure])
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse stonework (stone parts) with masonry (stone or brick work).
Sinonime
masonry (Broader term that can include brick as well as stone.) | stone masonry (More specific construction term for work done with stone.)
Antonime
woodwork (Building parts made from wood rather than stone.)
Colocații
exposed stonework |original stonework |decorative stonework |carved stonework |restored stonework |repair the stonework |stonework facade |stonework wall |stonework around the doorway |stonework detail
Teme
construction |architecture |materials |home_improvement
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • The house has beautiful stonework.
  • They repaired the stonework.
Substantiv technical C1 process
2

the craft of working with stone

the skill of making things from stone or building with stone

Tipar de utilizare: stonework (as a craft/skill)
Greșeală frecventă:
Stonework is the activity or skill; a person who does it is a stonemason.
Sinonime
stonemasonry (More formal/technical term for the same craft.) | stone carving (Narrower term focused on shaping and decorating stone rather than building.)
Antonime
carpentry (A different building craft focused on wood.)
Colocații
traditional stonework |stonework skills |stonework techniques |stonework tools |learn stonework |specialize in stonework |stonework training |fine stonework |professional stonework |stonework apprenticeship
Teme
construction |jobs |crafts
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • He wants to learn stonework.
  • Stonework takes time.
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Forma de dicționar
stonework
IPA
GB/stˈoʊnwˌɚk/
US/stˈoʊnwˌɚk/
Silabe și accent
stone - work (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (stone)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
  • Base: stonework
  • Plural: stonework
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