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stone
1: a concretion of earthy or mineral matter: a
(1): such a concretion of indeterminate size or shape
(2): rock b: a piece of rock for a specified function: as
(1): a building block
(2): a paving block
(3): a precious stone : gem
(4): gravestone
(5): grindstone
(6): whetstone
(7): a surface upon which a drawing, text, or design to be lithographed is drawn or transferred 2: something resembling a small stone: as a: calculus 3a b: the hard central portion of a drupaceous fruit (as a peach) c: a hard stony seed (as of a date) 3plural usually stone : any of various units of weight
; especially : an official British unit equal to 14 pounds (6.3 kilograms)4 a: curling stone b: a round playing piece used in various games (as backgammon or go)5: a stand or table with a smooth flat top on which to impose or set type
— in stone
: in or into a permanent and unchangeable state <plans are not set in stone>
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