Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does stonework mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word stonework? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. Constructions made of stone.
  2. (uncountable) The skill of constructing with stone; stonecraft.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
Almost a century later, the chapter house was rebuilt, though rather lumpily, re-using some original stonework.
They resisted the temptation to strip back the stonework, choosing instead to leave it whitewashed.
The decaying church building will be re-roofed, its stonework sandblasted and the spire will become part of one apartment.
People had scrawled their initials all over it and there was even what looked to be a noughts and crosses board scratched into the stonework.
When the arches were built in the 1840s, the stonework was rusticated patterned by hand to create a dimpled effect on the surface.
Traditionally, Bakongo artisans have excelled in woodcarving, sculpting, painting, and stonework.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
9-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2025