Stones: meaning, definitions and examples
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stones
[ stษสnz ]
precious stones
Hard solid nonmetal mineral matter of which rock is made, especially as a building material.
Synonyms
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.
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "stones" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pedras
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคคเฅเคฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Steine
๐ฎ๐ฉ batu
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะผะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ kamienie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ณ
๐ซ๐ท pierres
๐ช๐ธ piedras
๐น๐ท taลlar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญุฌุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ kameny
๐ธ๐ฐ kamene
๐จ๐ณ ็ณๅคด
๐ธ๐ฎ kamni
๐ฎ๐ธ steinar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daลlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ piedras
Etymology
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.
See also: stone, stonecarver, stonecraft, stonecutter, stonecutting, stoned, stonemason, stonemasonry, stoner, stoneware, stonework, stony.