stonecutter

[ˈstoʊnˌkʌtər]

stonecutter Definition

  • 1a person who cuts or carves stone
  • 2a machine or tool used for cutting or carving stone

Using stonecutter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stonecutter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The stonecutter chiseled the statue out of a block of marble.

  • Example

    The stonecutter used a hammer and chisel to shape the stone.

  • Example

    The company purchased a new stonecutter to speed up production.

stonecutter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stonecutter

Phrases with stonecutter

  • stonecutter's disease

    a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust from cutting or grinding stone

    Example

    The stonecutter's disease is a serious occupational hazard for those in the stonecutting industry.

  • stonecutter's tools

    tools used by a stonecutter, such as chisels, hammers, and saws

    Example

    The stonecutter's tools were carefully organized on the workbench.

  • stonecutter's workshop

    a place where stonecutters work, typically equipped with tools and machinery for cutting and carving stone

    Example

    The stonecutter's workshop was filled with blocks of marble and granite waiting to be transformed into works of art.

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Summary: stonecutter in Brief

A 'stonecutter' [ˈstoʊnˌkʌtər] is a person who cuts or carves stone, often using tools like chisels and hammers. It can also refer to a machine or tool used for cutting or carving stone. Examples include 'The stonecutter chiseled the statue out of a block of marble.' and 'The company purchased a new stonecutter to speed up production.' Phrases like 'stonecutter's disease' and 'stonecutter's tools' are also associated with this term.