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Stone

A piece of rock that is quarried then worked into a specific size or shape to serve a function as a useful building or paving material.

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canopy

Building materials; Stone

A sheltering roof, as over a niche or doorway.

recess

Building materials; Stone

A sinkage in a wall plane.

wash

Building materials; Stone

A sloped area or the area water will run over.

tablet

Building materials; Stone

A small flat slab or surface of stone especially one bearing or intended to bear an inscription.

trimmer arch

Building materials; Stone

A stone arch, usually almost flat, used for supporting a fireplace hearth.

lintel

Building materials; Stone

A stone beam or horizontal member spanning the top of an opening, such as a doorway or window, and supporting the wall above it.

cornerstone

Building materials; Stone

A stone forming part of a corner or angle in a wall. Also a dedicatory stone laid at the formal inauguration of a building's construction, prominently located but not necessarily at the corner, and ...

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