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Stone

A piece of rock that is quarried then worked into a specific size or shape to serve a function as a useful building or paving material.

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Entablature

Building materials; Stone

An elaborate beam carried by columns or located at the top of a wall; consists of a lower architrave, middle frieze and upper cornice.

Pilaster

Building materials; Stone

An engaged pier of shallow depth; in classical architecture it follows the height and width of related columns, with similar base and capital.

Pumice

Building materials; Stone

An exceptionally cellular, glassy lava, resembling a solid froth.

Wash

Building materials; Stone

A sloped area or the area water will run over.

Tablet

Building materials; Stone

A small flat slab or surface of stone especially one bearing or intended to bear an inscription.

Trimmer arch

Building materials; Stone

A stone arch, usually almost flat, used for supporting a fireplace hearth.

Lintel

Building materials; Stone

A stone beam or horizontal member spanning the top of an opening, such as a doorway or window, and supporting the wall above it.

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