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stone [ˈstoʊn]

1 stone noun
  • a hard substance that comes from the ground and is used for building, carving, etc. —often used before another noun
  • a small piece of rock
  • a piece of rock used for a particular purpose

2 stone verb
  • to throw stones at (someone or something)
  • to kill (someone) by throwing stones
  • to remove the hard, large seed of (a fruit) : pit

3 stone adverb
  • totally or completely —sometimes used in combination