pick dressing

uncountable

(architecture) In cut stonework, a facing made by a pointed tool, leaving the surface in little pits or depressions.

Japanese Meaning

（建築用語）切石において、尖った工具を用いて石材の表面に小さなくぼみや凹みを作り出す仕上げ加工を指す。

The restoration architect examined the pick dressing on the bridge's abutments to determine the original mason's technique.

修復建築家は、元の石工の技法を判断するために、橋の橋台に見られる尖った工具で打って表面に小さなくぼみを残す石材の仕上げを調べた。

Sense（1）

(architecture) In cut stonework, a facing made by a pointed tool, leaving the surface in little pits or depressions.