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• Ashlar — Ash lar, Ashler Ash ler, n. [OE. ascheler, achiler, OF. aiseler, fr. aiselle, dim. of ais plank, fr. L. axis, assis, plank, axle. See {Axle}.] 1. (Masonry) (a) Hewn or squared stone; also, masonry made of squared or hewn stone. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Ashlar — Inca wall at Machu Picchu, constructed in ashlar masonry Ashlar is prepared stone work (i.e., dressed, cut) of any type of stone. Masonry using such stones laid in parallel courses is known as ashlar masonry, whereas masonry using irregularly… …   Wikipedia

• ashlar — /ˈæʃlə/ (say ashluh) noun 1. a squared block of building stone, finished or rough. 2. such stones collectively. 3. masonry made of them. 4. one of the pieces of timber used in ashlaring; a stud. Also, ashler. {Middle English asheler, from Old… …  

• ashlar —   n. squared building stone; stonework composed of these; thin, dressed stone for facing rough wall.    ♦ ashlaring, n. partition in attic to cut off angle made by rafters and floor …   Dictionary of difficult words

• ashlar — n. 1 a large square cut stone used in building. 2 masonry made of ashlars. 3 such masonry used as a facing on a rough rubble or brick wall. Etymology: ME f. OF aisselier f. L axilla dimin. of axis board …   Useful english dictionary

• ashlar brick — noun : a brick with the faces rough hackled to resemble stone …   Useful english dictionary

• Ashler — Ashlar Ash lar, Ashler Ash ler, n. [OE. ascheler, achiler, OF. aiseler, fr. aiselle, dim. of ais plank, fr. L. axis, assis, plank, axle. See {Axle}.] 1. (Masonry) (a) Hewn or squared stone; also, masonry made of squared or hewn stone. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Royal Masonic School — Infobox Secondary school name = Royal Masonic School for Girls motto = Circumornate ut simultudo templi To be as the polished cornerstones of the temple established = 1788 type = Independent Girls school founder = Bartholomew Ruspini enrolment =… …   Wikipedia

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• Dimension stone — Large blocks of granite dimension stone being loaded at Teignmouth in 1827. Dimension stone is natural stone or rock that has been selected and fabricated (i.e., trimmed, cut, drilled, ground, or other) to specific sizes or shapes. Color, texture …   Wikipedia

• Rustication (architecture) — Rustication is an architectural term that contrasts with ashlar, smoothly finished, squared block masonry surfaces. Rusticated masonry is squared off and left with a more or less rough surface, with a deep V or square joint or with finished… …   Wikipedia