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whinstone Definition

whin·stone (hwinstōn′, win-)

noun

Chiefly Brit. any of several hard, igneous or basaltic rocks, esp. chert, occurring as dikes or flows

Etymology: < whin + stone

whinstone Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • quarry: Further along a short branch connected a whinstone quarry at New Row to the line.
  • boulder: This massive whinstone boulder reaches 1.80m above ground level and measures approx.

Browse dictionary entries near whinstone

  1. whinny
  2. whinge
  3. whingding
  4. whine
  5. whinchat
  6. whin
  7. whimsy
  8. whimsicality
  9. whimsical
  10. whimper
  1. whiny
  2. whip
  3. whip hand
  4. whip into shape
  5. whip scorpion
  6. whip up
  7. whipcord
  8. whiplash
  9. whipped
  10. whipped cream