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brick·lay·er

(brĭk′lā′ər)
n.
One who builds with bricks.
brick′lay′ing n.
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bricklaying

(ˈbrɪkˌleɪɪŋ)
n
(Building) the technique or practice of laying bricks
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brick•lay•ing

(ˈbrɪkˌleɪ ɪŋ)

n.
the act or occupation of laying bricks in construction.
[1475–85]
brick′lay`er, n.
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Noun 1. [画像:bricklaying - the craft of laying bricks]bricklaying - the craft of laying bricks
masonry - the craft of a mason
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Translations

bricklaying

[ˈbrɪkˌleɪɪŋ] N → albañilería f
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