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| arch1 |
a structural element, usu. of masonry, that is curved and used to span an open space such as a door. [1/5 definitions] |
| ashlar |
such stones collectively, used in masonry. [1/3 definitions] |
| chimney |
a hollow, vertical structure of masonry, which allows smoke and gases to escape from a furnace, fireplace, or stove; flue. [1/2 definitions] |
| coping |
the top layer of a masonry wall, often having a sloping surface so that water will run off. |
| cornerstone |
a stone placed at the corner joining two masonry walls. [1/3 definitions] |
| foundation |
the masonry or stone structure that supports a building from beneath. [1/4 definitions] |
| grout |
a coarse mortar used to fill in the crevices between tiles or in masonry or stonework. [1/2 definitions] |
| nog1 |
a wooden pin or block inserted into brickwork or masonry to provide a hold for nails that support the woodwork or wooden members. |
| point |
to fill in (masonry) with a cementing substance. [1/18 definitions] |
| revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. [1/2 definitions] |
| rubble |
fragments of crumbled or crushed rock, masonry, or the like, as resulting from demolition. [2 definitions] |
| weathered |
of sills, masonry joints, or other architectural structures, sloped so as to permit water to run off. [1/2 definitions] |
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