ASHLAR

ashlar

(noun) a rectangular block of hewn stone used for building purposes

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

ashlar (countable and uncountable, plural ashlars)

(architecture) A large cuboid stone; masonry making use of such stone blocks.

A hurling stone used in warfare.

Anagrams

• Sharla, lahars

Source: Wiktionary

Ash"lar, Ash"ler, n. Etym: [OE. ascheler, achiler, OF. aiseler, fr. aiselle, dim. of ais plank, fr. L. axis, assis, plank, axle. See Axle.]

1. (Masonry) (a) Hewn or squared stone; also, masonry made of squared or hewn stone. Rough ashlar, a block of freestone as brought from the quarry. When hammer-dressed it is known as common ashlar. Knight.

(b) In the United States especially, a thin facing of squared and dressed stone upon a wall of rubble or brick. Knight.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition