1. plural of stone; hard solid mineral matter; small rocks
2. hard seeds or pits of certain fruits
3. gemstones or precious stones

1. third person singular present of stone; throws stones at; removes stones from fruit

Examples

• The children collected smooth stones from the beach.
• She removed the stones from the cherries before baking the pie.
• The castle walls were built with large stones.
• Her necklace was decorated with precious stones.
• He stones the olives before adding them to the salad.
• The path was covered with small white stones.
• Ancient people used stones to make tools and weapons.