Stonecutting: meaning, definitions and examples

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stonecutting

 

[ หˆstษ™สŠnหŒkสŒtษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

construction

The art or process of cutting, shaping, and finishing stones for buildings, monuments, etc.

Synonyms

quarrying, stone carving, stonemasonry

Examples of usage

  • Stonecutting has been an important craft in architecture for centuries.
  • The stonecutting on the cathedral is truly remarkable.
Context #2 | Noun

craftsmanship

The skill or trade of cutting, shaping, and finishing stones.

Synonyms

masonry, sculpture, stonework

Examples of usage

  • He learned the art of stonecutting from his father.
  • The stonecutting techniques used in ancient civilizations were quite advanced.

Translations

Translations of the word "stonecutting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corte de pedra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเฅเคฅเคฐ เค•เคพเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Steinschneiden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memotong batu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะทะฐะฝะฝั ะบะฐะผะตะฝัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciฤ™cie kamienia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿณๅˆ‡ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท taille de pierre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corte de piedra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taลŸ kesme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ ์ž๋ฅด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุทุน ุงู„ุญุฌุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™ezรกnรญ kamene

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rezanie kameลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ‡็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rezanje kamna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ steinaskurรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั ะบะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒญแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸ kษ™smษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corte de piedra

Etymology

Stonecutting is a historical craft that dates back thousands of years. In ancient times, skilled artisans would use basic tools to carve and shape stones for various purposes, such as building structures, monuments, and sculptures. The art of stonecutting has evolved over time, with advancements in tools and techniques. Stonecutting played a significant role in the construction of iconic landmarks around the world, showcasing the craftsmanship and dedication of stonecutters throughout history.

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