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masonry

nounfemininetécnico/alvɨnɐˈɾiɐ/medium

al·ve·na·ri·a

Definition

The craft or work of constructing a building using materials such as bricks, stones, or concrete blocks bonded together with mortar.
The old church is built of solid masonry.
He specializes in repairing historic masonry.
Common collocations
masonrybrick masonrystone masonry

Etymology

Do latim 'alveolāria', de 'alveolus' (pequena cavidade).

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