verb Download 🔗Share To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones. Examples : "She got stoned to death after they found her." action war law religion history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To remove a stone from (fruit etc.). Examples : "The gardener carefully stoned the plums before making jam. " fruit food agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To intoxicate, especially with narcotics. (Usually in passive) Examples : "The powerful new drug reportedly stoned many teenagers at the party. " mind substance sensation entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To do nothing, to stare blankly into space and not pay attention when relaxing or when bored. Examples : "During the long, boring lecture, the student stared blankly ahead, completely stoned. " mind action attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To lap with an abrasive stone to remove surface irregularities. Examples : "The machinist carefully stoned the surface of the valve to ensure a perfect seal. " technical material process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Containing stones. Examples : "The old stone house had a heavily stoned foundation. " material geology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Having had the stones removed. Examples : "The patient was stoned after the surgery; the doctors removed the kidney stones. " food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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