freestone

/ˈfɹiːstəʊn/ /ˈfɹiːstoʊn/

Meanings

noun

Sedimentary rock: a type of stone that is composed of small particles and easily shaped, most commonly sandstone or limestone.

Examples :

"The sculptor preferred working with freestone because its softness allowed for intricate details. "

geology material

noun

A stone fruit having a stone (pit) that is relatively free of the flesh.

Examples :

"I prefer freestone peaches because the pit comes out easily. "

fruit food

Related Words

relatively adverb

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]

Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

preferred verb

/pɹɪˈfɜːd/ /pɹɪˈfɝd/

To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

"I prefer tea to coffee."

sedimentary noun

/ˌsɛdəˈmɛntəɹi/

A rock of this kind.

"That sedimentary is made of layers of sand and shells pressed together over time. "

sandstone noun

/ˈsændˌstəʊn/ /ˈsændˌstoʊn/

A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.

"The old stone monument was made of sandstone, showing how sand and clay over time formed a rock. "

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

composed verb

/kəmˈpəʊzd/ /kəmˈpoʊzd/

To make something by merging parts.

"The editor composed a historical journal from many individual letters."

commonly adverb

/ˈkɒmənli/ /ˈkɑmənli/

As a rule; frequently; usually

"People commonly eat breakfast before going to school. "

intricate adjective

/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

softness noun

/ˈsɑftnəs/ /ˈsɒftnəs/ /ˈsɔftnəs/

The quality of being soft.

"The baby's cheek was remarkable for its unbelievable softness. "

sculptor noun

/ˈskʌlptɚ/

A person who sculpts; an artist who produces sculpture.

"The sculptor carefully shaped the clay into a beautiful figure of a horse. "

limestone noun

/ˈlaɪmstəʊn/ /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/

An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

"The white cliffs were made of limestone, a rock formed from ancient seashells. "

working noun

/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/

(usually in the plural) Operation; action.

"The construction crew's working on the new school building is going smoothly. "