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lay bricks; stone steps
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to lay bricks; to build with mortar
Commonly used for construction work involving bricks, stones, or masonry.
The workers are laying bricks to build a wall.
They built a chimney with cement mortar.
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The stone pile at the village entrance was built by villagers stacking stones.
The mason is building a flower bed for tourists to enjoy.
The courtyard wall of my hometown was built with blue bricks.
noun
stone steps; carved terrace
literaryMost often used in classical or literary contexts to describe ornate stone railings and steps.
The carved railings and jade steps of the Forbidden City are still well-preserved today.
The stone steps in the garden connect all the pavilions.
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The stone steps of this ancient temple are covered with moss.
Poetry often uses carved railings and jade steps to describe magnificent palaces.
The stone steps after rain are particularly slippery.