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stone

Definition

  • noun: a hard substance that comes from the ground and is used for building, carving, etc.
  • noun: a concretion of earthy or mineral matter
  • verb: to hurl 'stones' at
  • verb: to throw stones at (someone or something)
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: gem, mirror, gravestone

Examples

  • His political ideas are from 'the Stone Age'. [=are from the distant past; are very out of date]

  • Their lawyer said that he would 'leave no stone unturned' in trying to find more evidence.

  • The researchers 'left no stone unturned' in their search for the original documents.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Thank you. Hey. How did you get back? Well, after a few failed experiments... I hit upon a combination of bones, stone and yak fat... and constructed a rudimentary WABAC. You know what they say... "If at first you don't succeed, Troy, Troy again." (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman