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ˈrubble-work Also rubblework, rubble work. [f. rubble n.] Masonry composed of rubble or unwrought stones; also, fragments of stone mixed with mortar and used as a filling-in.
1823P. Nicholson Pract. Build. 309 The core of the rubble-work of the Grecian walls is impenetrable to a tool. 1849Curzon Vis. Monasteries Levant 133 The roof..is supported by four square modern piers of plastered brick or rubble work. 1888Rider Haggard Col. Quaritch xl, It appeared to be rubble work built in the form of an arch. attrib.1862Burton Bk. Hunter i. 41 A sort of rubble⁓work inner wall of volumes, with their edges outwards. |