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cut stone

cut stone
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuht stohn]
    • /kʌt stoʊn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuht stohn]
    • /kʌt stoʊn/

Definition of cut stone words

  • noun cut stone a stone or stonework dressed to a relatively fine finish with tools other than hammers. 1

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Origin of cut stone

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10

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Parts of speech for Cut stone

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cut stone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cut stone usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cut stone

noun cut stone

  • gem — a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry.
  • gemstone — a precious or semiprecious stone that can be cut and polished for use as a gem.

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