1. masonry consisting of thin, squared stones laid in mortar, typically used as a facing on walls
Usage: architecture; construction
2. the process or technique of laying ashlar stones in construction
Usage: architecture; construction

Examples

• The building's facade featured fine ashlering with precisely cut stone blocks.
• The mason specialized in ashlering, creating smooth, uniform wall surfaces.
• The castle's exterior displayed excellent ashlering from the medieval period.
• Ashlering requires skilled craftsmen to cut and fit the stones accurately.
• The restoration project involved careful ashlering to match the original stonework.