"blockwork" meaning in English

See blockwork in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: blockworks [plural]
Etymology: From block + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|block|work}} block + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} blockwork (usually uncountable, plural blockworks)
  1. masonry that uses large blocks (of concrete etc.) rather than bricks Tags: uncountable, usually Related terms: brickwork
    Sense id: en-blockwork-en-noun-z3nV4ruU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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