To lay or place bricks in mortar to build walls or structures.
From 'brick' plus 'lay', from Old English 'lecgan' meaning 'to place or put down'. This is a straightforward compound describing the fundamental action of brick construction.
The skill of bricklaying requires such precision—experienced bricklayers can lay 300-400 bricks a day while keeping joints perfectly level, a craft that's remained essentially unchanged for centuries despite modern innovations.
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