ashlar in Portuguese
ashlar in Portuguese is cantaria — ashlar means masonry made of flat, neatly squared stone or brick.
ashlar in Portuguese
cantaria
(military, historical) A stone intended for hurling by means of a catapult or similar device.
What does "ashlar" mean?
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noun Masonry made of flat, neatly squared stone or brick.
"The bank's front wall is built of fine ashlar."
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noun Stone that has been cut and finished for use in such masonry.
"The mason stacked the ashlar beside the building site."
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ashlar in a sentence
- The bank's front wall is built of fine ashlar.
- Ashlar gives a building a smooth, orderly look compared with rough rubble.
- The mason stacked the ashlar beside the building site.
- Workers lifted each block of ashlar into place with a crane.
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What is "ashlar" in Portuguese?
"ashlar" in Portuguese is cantaria. ashlar means: Masonry made of flat, neatly squared stone or brick.
How do you use "ashlar" in a sentence?
Example: "The bank's front wall is built of fine ashlar." In Portuguese, "ashlar" is cantaria.
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