(Britain, plural: stone) A unit of mass equal to 14 pounds. Used to measure the weights of people, animals, cheese, wool, etc. 1 stone ≈ 6.3503 kilograms
(botany) The central part of some fruits, particularly drupes; consisting of the seed and a hard endocarp layer.
(dated, printing) A stand or table with a smooth, flat top of stone, commonly marble, on which to arrange the pages of a book, newspaper, etc. before printing; also called imposing stone.
“The stonecutter carefully chiseled and shaped each stone, showcasing their expertise in crafting the intricate architectural details of the grand cathedral.”
“It is handmade by Mustapha Messaoudi, a stonecutter with the French Historic Monuments department.”
“Here there is usually a stonecutter chipping away on a block with his graving tools.”
“This is called the Grand Gallery and is a truly spectacular example of stonemasonry.”
“The only part of the inscription visible suggests that this piece of stonemasonry should really be at the head of the last resting place of a woman called Elizabeth.”
“The art of Iran encompasses many disciplines, including architecture, stonemasonry, metalworking, weaving, pottery, painting, and calligraphy.”