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bricklayer
This term identifies a skilled tradesperson specializing in masonry. It carries a connotation of manual expertise and physical labor, specifically associated with the precision required to align bricks and apply mortar for structural stability.
While often used interchangeably with mason in casual conversation, a bricklayer specifically focuses on brick and block work, whereas a mason may work with a broader range of stone materials. The term is neutral in tone and is the standard professional designation in construction contexts.
Meanings
Examples
The experienced bricklayer carefully laid the first course of bricks.
I want to be a bricklayer because I enjoy working with my hands.
My grandfather worked as a bricklayer for forty years.
My grandfather worked as a bricklayer for forty years.
We need to hire a skilled bricklayer to fix the crumbling chimney.
The bricklayer used a trowel to spread the mortar evenly.
He is a bricklayer by trade but spends his weekends painting.
How much does a professional bricklayer charge per hour these days?
The old city walls were built by a team of master bricklayers.