Stonecutter: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is commonly used for someone who cuts or carves stone, typically in a workshop setting.

• The stonecutter carefully shaped the marble into a beautiful sculpture.
• He worked as a stonecutter, crafting intricate patterns on stone blocks.

This term refers to a craftsman who works with various kinds of stone and brick, often in construction. It is a broad term that includes building structures like walls and chimneys.

• The mason built a strong stone wall around the garden.
• As a mason, he specialized in laying bricks and stones for houses.

This term is similar to 'mason' but more specifically refers to someone who specializes in working with stone in construction, including shaping and laying stone for buildings.

• The stonemason was skilled in carving detailed designs into the stone façade.
• He hired a stonemason to restore the old stone bridge.

This term is used for someone who extracts stone from a quarry. It involves heavy labor and work with raw, unprocessed stone.

• The quarrier worked from dawn to dusk extracting granite from the quarry.
• In ancient times, quarriers played a crucial role in construction by providing raw materials.