Ashlar (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. Masonry.
    • a squared building stone cut more or less true on all faces adjacent to those of other stones so as to permit very thin mortar joints.
    • such stones collectively.
    • masonry made of them.
  2. a short stud between joists and sloping rafters, especially near the eaves.
verb (used with object)
  1. to face with ashlars.
noun
  1. a block of hewn stone with straight edges for use in building
  2. a thin dressed stone with straight edges, used to face a wall
  3. masonry made of ashlar
Ashlar (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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