ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English stonwerk, stoonwerk, from Old English stānweorc, from stān stone + weorc work — more at stone , work
1. : a structure or that part of a structure built of stone especially with some artistic design or effect : masonry
the pier … was accounted a most excellent piece of stonework — William Cowper
a superb example of 14th century stonework with a magnificent timbered roof — S.P.B.Mais
2. : the process of working in stone : the shaping, preparation, or setting of stone
3. : mining that is done in shale or rock as distinguished from work done in coal