flagstone

flag·stone (flag′stōn′)

noun

any hard stone that splits into flat pieces used in paving walks, terraces, etc.
a piece of such stone

Etymology: flag + stone

stone, paving stone, flag; see pavement 1.

Converse of object

lay: The floor in the basement is constructed with thick flagstones laid directly onto earth.
replace: Equally at home as an external cladding or replacing flagstones on garden paths and steps.
include: There are also quality finishes including flagstones, timber floors, big Aga and stone fireplaces.
use: Bridgman suggest using 4 flagstones, 45cm x 45cm x 5cm with a weight of 20kg each - a total weight of 80kg.

Adjective modifier

original: The floor is laid with the original flagstones which are covered in part by an attractive rug.
large: There is a large flagstone across the rear of the property with a lovely view through a wrought iron gate to a bordered pathway.
old: The lavender hedge is completely surrounded by old natural flagstones.
ancient: Extensively refurbished in recent years, it still retains its ancient flagstones and beams, inglenook fireplace and many interesting photographs.
concrete: It will be a considerable improvement on the concrete flagstones which previously paved the Square.
uneven: The ground into and around the College is made up of cobbles and slightly uneven flagstones.

Preposition: on

floor: PROPERTY A traditional, 300 year old, former farmhouse, with flagstones on the floor and beams in the bedroom.

Modifies a noun

hearth: Lounge features a very large inglenook fireplace with Elizabethan flagstone hearth.
flooring: A very contemporary yet cozy feel, with wooden and flagstone flooring, high back oak chairs and handcrafted tables around the Bar.
floor: The entrance indoors has a flagstone floor going back 20 feet, suitable for changing of walking gear.
courtyard: To the front of the house there is a flagstone courtyard with steps leading down to a vaulted cellar which is used for storage.
patio: The wonderful walled garden with rambling roses and flagstone patio is perfect for outdoor dining.
terrace: Outside, the flagstone terrace ( with barbecue ) is ideal for relaxing on while admiring the views.

Preposition: in

front: I got up, and went down into the great hall, and so out upon the flagstones in front of the palace.

Noun used with modifier

slate: A modern butler sink and matching vitreous enamel drainer, exposed 'A ' frame and hip beams and a slate flagstone floor.
stone: Remember the last story about Samlesbury Hall being ripped off by thieves taking their stone flagstones?

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