mason

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmeɪsən/

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Noun

Singular mason

Plural masons

a mason

1. (countable) A mason is a person who is skilled in building something with stone or brick.
   • Synonyms: bricklayer and brickie

Verb

Plain form mason

Third-person singular masons

Past tense masoned

Past participle masoned

Present participle masoning

1. (transitive) If something is masoned, it is strengthened or built from stones.

   To mason up a well or terrace

   To mason in a kettle or boiler