Pronunciation: /stoʊn/
noun a hard solid nonmetallic mineral matter of which rock is made, especially as a building material
A1 The boy skipped a stone across the pond.
A2 She found a smooth stone on the beach.
B1 The ancient ruins were made of stone.
B2 The sculptor carved a beautiful statue out of stone.
C1 The castle was built using large stone blocks.
C2 The diamond was set in a ring made of precious stone.
verb to throw stones at or kill by stoning
A1 She stoned the fruits to make jam.
A2 He stoned the olives before pressing them for oil.
B1 The kids stoned the windows of the abandoned house.
B2 The protesters stoned the police cars during the demonstration.
C1 The villagers stoned the accused witch in a barbaric act of justice.
C2 The ancient tribe would stone those who broke their sacred laws.
formal The archaeologist uncovered a stone tablet dating back to ancient times.
informal I skipped a stone across the lake and watched it bounce several times.
slang That concert was totally stone, man!
figurative She had a heart of stone and showed no emotion during the difficult situation.
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