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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBricklayer
/ˈbrɪkˌleɪ.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person whose job is to build with bricks.
"The bricklayer skillfully constructed the new wall in the garden." - 2
A tradesperson specializing in the laying of bricks and masonry.
"After completing his apprenticeship, he became a certified bricklayer."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bricklayer' originates from the combination of 'brick', derived from the Old Dutch 'bricke', and 'layer', from the Old English 'leah', meaning 'to lay down'. The word has evolved since the 14th century to refer specifically to a skilled tradesperson who constructs walls and structures using bricks.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bricklayer" is said worldwide
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maçon
Transliteration: maçon
"Le maçon a construit un mur solide."
Maurer
Transliteration: Maurer
"Der Maurer hat das neue Gebäude errichtet."
muratore
Transliteration: muratore
"Il muratore ha finito il lavoro in tempo."
albañil
Transliteration: albañil
"El albañil construyó una hermosa chimenea."
pedreiro
Transliteration: pedreiro
"O pedreiro trabalhou duro para terminar a obra."
ईंटों का मिस्त्री
Transliteration: īṇṭoṅ kā mistarī
"ईंटों का मिस्त्री दीवार बना रहा है।"
砖工
Transliteration: zhuān gōng
"砖工正在建造新的墙壁。"
벽돌공
Transliteration: byeokdol-gong
"벽돌공이 새로운 벽을 세우고 있습니다."
レンガ職人
Transliteration: renga shokunin
"レンガ職人が新しい壁を作っています。"
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