Stones: meaning, definitions and examples

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stones

[ stəʊnz ]

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precious stones

Hard solid nonmetal mineral matter of which rock is made, especially as a building material.

Synonyms

gem, jewel, mineral

Examples of usage

Her engagement ring was set with a large diamond and several other precious stones.
The castle walls were built of large stones.
He collected colorful stones from his travels around the world.

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kidney stones

Small hard deposit that forms in the kidneys and is often painful when passed.

Synonyms

nephrolithiasis, renal calculi

Examples of usage

He was rushed to the hospital with severe pain caused by kidney stones.
Drinking plenty of water can help prevent the formation of kidney stones.

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stones in a game

A small piece of rock used in various games, especially in the game of marbles.

Synonyms

marble, pebble, rock

Examples of usage

She won the game by hitting her opponent's stone out of the circle.
The children enjoyed playing with colorful stones in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "stones" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedras

🇮🇳 पत्थर

🇩🇪 Steine

🇮🇩 batu

🇺🇦 камені

🇵🇱 kamienie

🇯🇵 石

🇫🇷 pierres

🇪🇸 piedras

🇹🇷 taşlar

🇰🇷 돌

🇸🇦 أحجار

🇨🇿 kameny

🇸🇰 kamene

🇨🇳 石头

🇸🇮 kamni

🇮🇸 steinar

🇰🇿 тастар

🇬🇪 ქვები

🇦🇿 daşlar

🇲🇽 piedras

Word origin

The word 'stones' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'stan'. It has been used for centuries to refer to hard solid mineral matter, precious gems, and small pieces of rock. Stones have played important roles in various cultures and have been used for construction, decoration, and games. The formation of kidney stones has been a medical concern throughout history, with treatments evolving over time.