sten — meaning in English

English meaning

• pip noun A small hard seed found in fruits such as apples, oranges, or grapes.
• rock noun A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
• Sten noun A lightweight British submachine gun developed for World War II, prized for how cheaply and quickly it could be mass-produced.
• stone noun A hard natural material, or a piece of it, such as rock or a pebble.

Senses

sten is used for these senses in English:

• rock (uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
• stone (slang) Absolutely, completely (used with following adjectives).

pip — full definition

1. noun A small hard seed found in fruits such as apples, oranges, or grapes.
2. noun A short, high-pitched electronic beep, especially one used to mark time (such as a radio time signal).
3. noun One of the small marks or symbols on a playing card, die, or domino, or a rank badge worn on a military uniform.

rock — full definition

1. noun A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
2. noun A style of popular music with a strong beat, driven by electric guitar, bass, and drums.
3. noun Someone or something that provides steady support and stability.
4. verb To move gently backward and forward, or to cause something to do so.
5. verb To shake something violently, or to shock and disturb people deeply.

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