different between masonry vs carpentry

English

Etymology

From Middle English masonry, masonrie, partly from Old French maçonerie and partly from mason +? -ry.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?me?s?n?i/

Noun

masonry (countable and uncountable, plural masonries)

1. The art or occupation of a mason.

   He studied masonry for five years.

2. The work or performance of a mason

   The masonry was exquisite.

3. That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like. Dry masonry is applied to structures made without mortar.

   The masonry was cracked.

4. The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; Freemasonry.

Synonyms

• stonecraft

Translations

Anagrams

• Maynors

English

Etymology

From Middle English carpentrie, from Anglo-Norman carpenterie, from Old Northern French (compare French charpenterie). See carpenter.

Noun

carpentry (countable and uncountable, plural carpentries)

1. (uncountable) The trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures; woodworking.
2. (countable) A carpenter's workshop.
3. (uncountable) The work and objects produced by a carpenter.

Synonyms

• carpenting

Related terms

• see carpenter

Translations

See also

• cabinetmaking
• joinery

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