stone (EN)

noun, verb, adjective

noun “stone”

1. a hard material from the earth that forms large rocks
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   The castle was built centuries ago, entirely out of stone, and still stands strong today.
2. a small rock or pebble
   She skipped a smooth stone across the surface of the lake.
3. a precious or semi-precious gem, often a diamond
   She wore a necklace with a large, sparkling stone at its center, which caught everyone's attention.
4. a weight measure equal to 14 pounds (6.35 kg) used in Britain
   After months of diet and exercise, she was thrilled to find she had lost nearly two stones.
5. the hard inner part of some fruits that contains the seed
   After eating the juicy part of the cherry, she carefully removed the stone before composting the rest.
6. a hard deposit formed in the body, often causing pain
   After the ultrasound, the doctor confirmed that the sharp pain in his side was due to a kidney stone.
7. a piece used in board games like backgammon and go
   During our game of Go, I carefully placed a black stone on the board, aiming to capture my opponent's territory.
8. in curling, a heavy, granite piece with a handle used in the game
   In the final end of the match, she skillfully slid the stone across the ice, aiming for the house to score the winning points.

verb “stone”

1. to throw rocks at someone or something, often to cause harm or death
   Angry villagers stoned the thief until he lay motionless on the ground.
2. to remove the hard inner part from fruit
   Before making the pie, she stoned the cherries to avoid any unpleasant surprises while eating.

adjective “stone”

1. made from stone
   The old church had a beautiful stone facade.