rockwork
Artificial stone arrangement
Rockwork is stonework or masonry, especially ornamental arrangements of rocks in gardens or landscaping.
It often refers to artificial formations made to look natural—decorative grottos, rock gardens, or the simulated stone environments in aquariums and zoos: The pond featured elaborate rockwork around its edges.
Small scenic cavern
- fountainWater-spouting structure
- follyAbsence of good judgment
- cascadeSuccessive downward flow
- water featureOrnamental liquid display
garden · statuary · pedestal · sculpture · alcove · niche · rustic · picturesque
Underwater rock or coral formation
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- aquascapingDesigning underwater tank environments
- coralMarine skeletal formation
- anemoneTentacled polyp or bloom
marine · freshwater · habitat · cichlid · planted · filtration · aquatic · hardscape
Grinding bowl or binder
- chiselEdged carving implement
- trowelFlat blade for spreading
- stonemasonOne who shapes rock
- ashlarPrecision-cut building stone
granite · limestone · sandstone · marble · cement · keystone · cobblestone · facade
Large rounded stones
- cliffsSteep natural rock walls
- outcropSurfacing native stone
- strataParallel geological layers
- canyonDeep river-cut gorge
erosion · geological · limestone · granite · basalt · natural · formation · escarpment
Underlying support structure
- retainingHolding onto still
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- gabionWire cage filled with rocks
- riprapLoose stone for stabilization
seawall · breakwater · revetment · erosion control · stabilization · drainage · terracing · load-bearing
Artificial or imitation
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- man-madeCreated by humans
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- resinViscous plant secretion
polyurethane · molded · simulated · replica · fabricated · constructed · lightweight · textured
grotto
Small scenic cavern
water feature · garden · statuary · pedestal · sculpture · alcove · niche · rustic · picturesque · decorative
reef
Underwater rock or coral formation
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- aquascapingDesigning underwater tank environments
- coralMarine skeletal formation
anemone · marine · freshwater · habitat · cichlid · planted · filtration · aquatic · hardscape · slate
mortar
Grinding bowl or binder
- chiselEdged carving implement
- trowelFlat blade for spreading
- stonemasonOne who shapes rock
ashlar · granite · limestone · sandstone · marble · cement · keystone · cobblestone · facade · cladding
boulders
Large rounded stones
canyon · erosion · geological · limestone · granite · basalt · natural · formation · escarpment · crag
foundation
Underlying support structure
- retainingHolding onto still
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- gabionWire cage filled with rocks
riprap · seawall · breakwater · revetment · erosion control · stabilization · drainage · terracing · load-bearing · engineering
faux
Artificial or imitation
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- man-madeCreated by humans
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
resin · polyurethane · molded · simulated · replica · fabricated · constructed · lightweight · textured · themed
- aquariumdolphin, penguin, fish tank, ray, octopus
- fountainsfountain, water fountain, drinking fountain, garden fountain, public fountain
- palace gardensformal gardens, parterre, topiary, topiaries, boxwood
rockworkwoodwork
Craft of building with lumber
metalwork · brickwork · glasswork · plasterwork · tilework
rockworkpolished surfaces
Smoothed reflective exteriors
dressed stone · ashlar · glazed tile · mirror finish · polished marble
work, rock, worker, rocky, rocks, rocking, bedrock, rocked, rocker