C1 noun #15,591 most common

holystone

UK /ˈhəʊl.ɪ.stəʊn/ | US /ˈhəʊl.ɪ.stəʊn/

A piece of soft sandstone used for scouring the wooden decks of ships, usually with sand and seawater.

holystone in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A piece of soft sandstone used for scouring the wooden decks of ships, usually with sand and seawater.
  • (noun) A stone with a naturally-formed hole, used by Yorkshiremen for good luck.
  • (verb) To use a holystone.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A piece of soft sandstone used for scouring the wooden decks of ships, usually with sand and seawater.
  2. 2
    noun A stone with a naturally-formed hole, used by Yorkshiremen for good luck.
  3. 3
    verb To use a holystone.

Synonyms

bible lucky stone
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