Definition of stone

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Stond (v. i.) To stand.

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Kaleidophone :: Kaleidophone () An instrument invented by Professor Wheatstone, consisting of a reflecting knob at the end of a vibrating rod or thin plate, for making visible, in the motion of a point of light reflected from the knob, the paths or curves corresponding with the musical notes produced by the vibrations..
Pisolite :: Pisolite (n.) A variety of calcite, or calcium carbonate, consisting of aggregated globular concretions about the size of a pea; -- called also peastone, peagrit..
Purl :: Purl (v. i.) To run swiftly round, as a small stream flowing among stones or other obstructions; to eddy; also, to make a murmuring sound, as water does in running over or through obstructions..
Freestone :: Freestone (n.) A stone composed of sand or grit; -- so called because it is easily cut or wrought.
Gunstome :: Gunstome (n.) A cannon ball; -- so called because originally made of stone.
Jetty :: "Jetty (n.) A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor; a mole; as, the Eads system of jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi River..
Freemason :: Freemason (n.) One of an ancient and secret association or fraternity, said to have been at first composed of masons or builders in stone, but now consisting of persons who are united for social enjoyment and mutual assistance..
Coticular :: Coticular (a.) Pertaining to whetstones; like or suitable for whetstones.
Oyster-green :: Oyster-green (n.) A green membranous seaweed (Ulva) often found growing on oysters but common on stones, piles, etc..
Sea Lark :: Sea lark () Any one of several small sandpipers and plovers, as the ringed plover, the turnstone, the dunlin, and the sanderling..
Quoin :: Quoin (n.) to support and steady a stone.
Gouge :: Gouge (n.) A chisel, with a hollow or semicylindrical blade, for scooping or cutting holes, channels, or grooves, in wood, stone, etc.; a similar instrument, with curved edge, for turning wood..
Templet :: Templet (n.) A short piece of timber, iron, or stone, placed in a wall under a girder or other beam, to distribute the weight or pressure..
Purbeck Stone :: Purbeck stone () A limestone from the Isle of Purbeck in England.
Saxifragant :: Saxifragant (n.) That which breaks or destroys stones.
Stonecrop :: Stonecray (n.) A distemper in hawks.
Stone :: Stone (n.) Concreted earthy or mineral matter; also, any particular mass of such matter; as, a house built of stone; the boy threw a stone; pebbles are rounded stones..
Moline :: Moline (n.) The crossed iron that supports the upper millstone by resting on the spindle; a millrind.
Thunderstone :: Thunderstone (n.) A belemnite. See Belemnite.
Vein :: Vein (n.) A streak or wave of different color, appearing in wood, and in marble and other stones; variegation..
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