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 [=are from the distant past; are very out of date]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

  • (..) that also Shoukatas work? Assume we have, he wants to no case that you see him coming. Then I want to search my not rest until I've finally defeated. Again a magical stone, My Lord. Fate but says good cry with you. Fate would have us today both nearly killed. No, no, no. That was just a challenge. (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior
  • (..) What is it? I think this is a of magic stones of the ancient gods. It means they enable the wearer special power. Exactly what power? Each stone is good for something else, those things are rare. Since I'm really stumped. I feel stronger, This is the stone of strength, My Lord. (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior