Stonecraft: meaning, definitions and examples

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stonecraft

 

[ หˆstษ™สŠnหŒkrษ‘หft ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

construction

The art or skill of shaping or working with stone to create structures, sculptures, or other objects.

Synonyms

stonecutting, stonemasonry, stonework

Examples of usage

  • Her stonecraft was evident in the intricate details of the cathedral facade.
  • The stonecraft of the ancient civilization is still admired today.
  • The stonecraft of the master sculptor was unparalleled in the region.
Context #2 | Noun

art

The practice of creating designs or artwork by arranging stones or pebbles in patterns or images.

Synonyms

pebble art, rock art, stone art

Examples of usage

  • The artist's stonecraft was displayed in the form of a beautiful mosaic.
  • She learned the ancient art of stonecraft from her grandmother.
  • The intricate stonecraft patterns on the floor were mesmerizing.

Translations

Translations of the word "stonecraft" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arte da pedra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเฅเคฅเคฐ เค•เฅ€ เค•เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Steinkunst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seni batu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะผ'ัะฝะต ะผะธัั‚ะตั†ั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sztuka kamienia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿณๅทฅ่Šธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท art de la pierre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arte de la piedra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taลŸ sanatฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ ์˜ˆ์ˆ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู† ุงู„ุญุฌุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ umฤ›nรญ kamene

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ umenie kameลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿณ่‰บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umetnost kamna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ steinkunst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั ำฉะฝะตั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸ sษ™nษ™ti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arte de la piedra

Word origin

The term 'stonecraft' originated from the combination of 'stone' and 'craft', referring to the skilled work or art of shaping or working with stone. Stonecraft has been a fundamental practice throughout human history, with examples of stone structures, sculptures, and artwork dating back to ancient civilizations. From the construction of monumental buildings to the creation of intricate designs, stonecraft has played a significant role in shaping human culture and history.

See also: stone, stonecarver, stonecutter, stonecutting, stoned, stonemason, stonemasonry, stoner, stones, stoneware, stonework, stony.