mason
To build stonework or brickwork about, under, in, over, etcTo build stonework or brickwork about, under, in, over, etc.; to construct by masons
» The smoothing trowel is a tool for plasterers, tilers and masons.
Die Glättkelle ist ein Werkzeug für Stuckateure, Fliesenleger und Maurer. — al_ex_an_der
al_ex_an_der · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
1 sensesTo build stonework or brickwork about, under, in, over, etc.; to construct by masons
to mason up a well or terrace
to mason in a kettle or boiler
Examples
24 sentencesThe smoothing trowel is a tool for plasterers, tilers and masons.
deDie Glättkelle ist ein Werkzeug für Stuckateure, Fliesenleger und Maurer. — al_ex_an_der
The mason will build the house.
ruКаменщик построит дом. — marafon
The mason is building a wall.
ruКаменщик возводит стену. — marafon
Where is your mason's tool kit?
My father was a master mason.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English masoun, machun, from Anglo-Norman machun, masson, Old French maçon, frFrom Middle English masoun, machun, from Anglo-Norman machun, masson, Old French maçon, from Late Latin maciō (“carpenter, bricklayer”).
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Forms
masons, masoning, masoned, masonedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle