sten — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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:

• stone Constructed of stone.

stone — full definition

1. noun A hard natural material, or a piece of it, such as rock or a pebble.
2. noun A precious gem, especially a diamond or other jewel.
3. noun A British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds, mainly used for a person's body weight.
4. noun The hard pit at the center of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums.
5. verb To throw stones at someone or something, especially as punishment.

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