ashlar

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1. n. Alt. of Ashler Source: opted
2. n. a rectangular block of hewn stone used for building purposes Source: wordnet
3. 1. (Masonry) (a) Hewn or squared stone; also, masonry made of squared or hewn stone. Rough ashlar, a block of freestone as brought from the quarry. When hammer-dressed it is known as common ashlar. Knight. (b) In the United States especially, a thin facing of squared and dressed stone upon a wall of rubble or brick. Knight. Source: webster
4. n. a rectangular block of hewn stone used for building purposes Source: ecdict

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