mason
noun/ˈmeɪsən/
Frequency rank: #3,511 most common English word
Meaning
a person who builds or works with stone or brick.
Example sentence
The skilled mason carefully laid each brick to build the fireplace.
Synonyms & related words
- bricklayer
- builder
- stonemason
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