cut stone

noun

, Masonry.

1. a stone or stonework dressed to a relatively fine finish with tools other than hammers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cut stone¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

He was a veteran of World War 2, and he cut stone in a quarry for a living — a tough guy — but he still had to contend with the demons that come with short nerves.

From Salon

As for other green gems, the defunct Plumbago Mine near Hanover, Maine once yielded fine green tourmalines; jewelers say that a beautiful specimen or cut stone still surfaces in an estate sale occasionally.

From New York Times

Where the pyramid and several elite residences once stood were toppled walls of cut stone.

From New York Times

The buildings are primarily brick, but some are cut stone.

From Washington Post

For the small areas of solid wall the stone mason would actually construct two parallel walls of cut stone.

From Literature