Quarry-faced

Quarry-faced
Quarry-faced Quar"ry-faced`, a. (Stone Masonry) Having a face left as it comes from the quarry and not smoothed with the chisel or point; -- said of stones. [1913 Webster]

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  • rock-faced — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective : having a face of or resembling rock * * * /rok fayst /, adj. 1. (of a person) having a stiff, expressionless face. 2. having a rocky surface. 3. Masonry. noting a stone or stonework the visible face of which is dressed with …   Useful english dictionary

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