Stone

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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carve

Building materials; Stone

Shaping, by cutting a design to form; the trade of a sculptor.

Similar to split face, except that the face of the stone is inclined to a given line and plane, producing a bold appearance rather than the comparatively straight face obtained in split face; stones ...

holes

Building materials; Stone

Sinkages in the top beds of stones to engage Lewis pins for hoisting.

curbing

Building materials; Stone

Slabs and blocks of stone bordering streets, walks, etc.

perrons

Building materials; Stone

Slabs of stone set on other stones to serve as outdoor steps, and leading to a terrace, platform, gate or doorway.

dentil

Building materials; Stone

Small blocks or tooth-like projections on an entablature.

stone

Building materials; Stone

Sometimes synonymous with rock, but more properly applied to individual blocks, masses, or fragments taken from their original formation or considered for commercial use.