stone

stone · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A hard, solid piece of rock.

  2. 2.

    A precious gem.

  3. 3.

    [British]A unit of weight equal to 14 pounds.

  4. 4.

    [as verb]To throw stones at; to remove stones from fruit.

Forms

plural: stones

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    leave no stone unturned — To search thoroughly.
  • •
    cast the first stone — To be the first to criticize.

Related words

See also: gem, pebble, rock
Synonyms: pebble, rock

Etymology

From Old English stān ("stone, rock").