the act or occupation of laying bricks in construction
Derived forms
bricklayer
noun
Word origin
[1475–85; brick + laying]This word is first recorded in the period 1475–85. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: establishment, export, lanyard, nick, trawl
Examples of 'bricklaying' in a sentence
bricklaying
Darkness was falling, so I wouldn't be able to continue my fascinating study of late-twentieth-century bricklaying.
Val McDermid KICK BACK (2002)
He took on the kiosk because he hated bricklaying, his first job.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He learnt weaving and bricklaying, but left unreformed.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
And they're going to do engineering and the building trades, bricklaying and all that.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Building your own home requires a variety of skills, from bricklaying to project management.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
I did all the physical work myself, apart from the bricklaying.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Anyone good at bricklaying in a downpour, please get in touch.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Racket sports are not the only culprit; typing and bricklaying are also triggers.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Now we run accredited classes in a range of things - bricklaying, painting and decorating.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Plus there are other construction skills on offer such as bricklaying, plastering and tiling.
The Sun (2008)
The college also runs evening classes in bricklaying and joinery.