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stone river
nounLow (specialized/descriptive)
/ˈstəʊn ˈrɪvə/A river whose bed is composed primarily of stones, rocks, or gravel, often found in mountainous or upland areas.
stone roller
nounVery Low / Technical / Historical
/ˈstəʊn ˌrəʊlə/A person or machine that rolls or flattens stone, often in construction or road-making; or, a cylindrical device for crushing or grinding stone. Historically, also a type of roller used in agriculture for breaking up soil clods.
stone saw
nounC1/C2 (Specialized)
/ˈstəʊn ˌsɔː/A saw specifically designed for cutting stone or masonry, typically with a tough, abrasive blade or embedded diamonds.
stone sheep
nounVery Low (Specialist/Biological)
/ˈstəʊn ˌʃiːp/A wild sheep (Ovis dalli stonei) native to northern British Columbia, Canada, characterized by a dark brown or blackish coat with white patches on the rump and inside the legs.
stone shoot
nounC2
/ˈstəʊn ʃuːt/A steep gully or channel on a mountainside filled with loose rocks or scree, often formed by weathering or rockfall.
stone's throw
nounB2
/ˈstəʊnz ˌθrəʊ/A very short distance.
stone-lily
nounVery low
/ˈstəʊn ˌlɪli/A fossil crinoid, a marine animal from an extinct class that had a cup-shaped body and feathery arms, preserved in limestone.
stoneboat
nounLow
/ˈstəʊnˌbəʊt/A low, flat sled without runners, typically drawn by a tractor or draft animals, used for hauling heavy objects like stones, earth, or farm equipment.
stonecast
nounVery Low / Archaic
/ˈstəʊnkɑːst/Something thrown, as a projectile; an archaic term for a missile or something cast or thrown, particularly a stone.
stonecat
nounRare (Specialized)
/ˈstəʊnkat/A North American freshwater catfish (Noturus flavus) characterized by mottled coloration and a bony, serrated pectoral spine.
stonechat
nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
/ˈstəʊn.tʃæt/A small European or African songbird with dark plumage, often seen perching on stones or bushes, known for its distinctive call.
stonecrop
nounLow
/ˈstəʊnkrɒp/Any of various succulent plants, typically with fleshy leaves, belonging to the genus Sedum or related genera, often growing on walls, rocks, or in dry, stony places.
stonecrop family
nounLow
/ˈstəʊnkrɒp ˌfæm(ə)li/The common name for the plant family Crassulaceae, a group of succulent flowering plants.
stonecutter
nounLow
/ˈstəʊnˌkʌtə/A person or tool whose job is to cut, shape, or work with stone.
stoneface
nounLow
/ˈstəʊnfeɪs/A person who shows no emotion; a face with a rigid, expressionless appearance.
stonefish
nounLow
/ˈstəʊn.fɪʃ/A venomous, bottom-dwelling marine fish of the genus Synanceia, known for its camouflaged, rock-like appearance.
stonefly
nounLow
/ˈstəʊnflaɪ/An insect of the order Plecoptera, characterized by aquatic nymphs that live under stones in clean, fast-flowing water, and winged adults.
stoneham
nounVery Low
/ˈstəʊnəm/A proper noun; a place name, typically for a town or village. In historical contexts, often used as a surname.
stonehenge
nounLow Frequency (C2)
/ˌstəʊnˈhendʒ/A prehistoric monument consisting of a circle of large standing stones, located in Wiltshire, England.
stoneman
nounRare / Low-frequency
/ˈstəʊnmən/A person who works with stone, particularly a mason, quarryman, or sculptor.

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