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whinstone Definition

whin·stone (hwin′stōn′, 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
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