Mason: meaning, definitions and examples

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mason

 

[ หˆmeษชsษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

construction

A mason is a skilled worker who builds with bricks, stones, or concrete blocks. Masons are essential in the construction industry for creating structures such as buildings, walls, and pathways.

Synonyms

bricklayer, builder, stonemason.

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Word Description / Examples
mason

Use 'mason' when referring to someone skilled in working with stone or brick, especially in a traditional or craft context.

  • My grandfather was a mason who built many of the old stone walls in our town.
  • The masons worked diligently to restore the ancient cathedral.
bricklayer

Use 'bricklayer' when specifying someone who primarily lays bricks, emphasizing the task of bricklaying in construction.

  • The bricklayer finished the wall in just a few days.
  • We need to hire a bricklayer to repair our chimney.
stonemason

Use 'stonemason' when referring to someone who specifically works with stone, often in a more artistic or skilled manner compared to a general mason.

  • The stonemason carved beautiful statues for the city's new park.
  • A stonemason was hired to create the intricate stonework for the building's facade.
builder

Use 'builder' when talking about someone who is involved in the overall construction of buildings, not limited to specific materials. This term is more general.

  • The builder managed the entire construction project from start to finish.
  • We hired a builder to renovate our kitchen.

Examples of usage

  • The mason carefully laid each brick in place to create a sturdy wall.
  • The ancient mason used hand tools to carve intricate designs into the stone.
  • Modern masons often use machinery to speed up the construction process.

Translations

Translations of the word "mason" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pedreiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคœเค—เฅ€เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Maurer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tukang batu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะปัั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ murarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿณๅทฅ (ใ„ใ—ใ“ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maรงon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ albaรฑil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duvarcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„๊ณต (์„๊ณต)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŽู†ูŽู‘ุงุกูŒ (ุจุงู†ุงุก)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zednรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ murar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณฅ็“ฆๅŒ  (nรญwวŽjiร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zidar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรบrari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‹ะปั‹ััˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (mshenebeli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸ ustasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ albaรฑil

Etymology

The word 'mason' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'maรงon', meaning 'builder' or 'stoneworker'. The term has been used for centuries to describe skilled craftsmen who work with various building materials to create structures.