Dry Walling (Noun)
Meaning
The activity of building stone walls without mortar.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ancient drystone wall was an excellent example of expert dry-walling techniques that could be admired for centuries.
- Years of dry-walling experience had given him the precision to fit each stone together without mortar seamlessly.
- She was fascinated by the art of dry-walling and spent her weekends learning the craft from a local expert.
- The dry-walling method used in the construction of the medieval castle was still studied by architects today.
- His dry-walling skills were in high demand by local farmers who needed sturdy walls to enclose their lands.