block layingn.
/ˈblɒk ˌleɪɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈblɑk ˌleɪɪŋ/ The action or process of laying blocks of stone, concrete, wood, etc., for any of various types of construction work; the trade or skill of a blocklayer (blocklayer n.).
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1807 Trans. Soc. Encouragem. Arts, Manuf., & Commerce 25 92 Labour in Block laying, calculated at only two pence per yard.
1856 Stirling Observer 20 Mar. The workmen are getting on very rapidly with the block-laying of Port Street.
1949 Jrnl. Archit. Educ. 4 45 The second year students do masonry, block laying, roofing, and painting.
2021 Townsville (Queensland) Bull. (Nexis) 10 Apr. 2 Trade shortages are also still apparent, particularly in block laying.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2022).
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