noun
freestone
Freestone (noun) means a soft rock, usually sandstone or limestone, that is easy to cut and shape.
noun
1
A soft rock, usually sandstone or limestone, that is easy to cut and shape.
"The exterior walls are of freestone, and have a smooth, neat appearance."
— C. L. Mowat, The Bristol & Portishead Pier & Railway (1955)
2
A stone fruit whose pit comes away easily from the surrounding flesh.
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Etymology
Formed from free and stone.
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What is the meaning of freestone?
"freestone" (noun) means a soft rock, usually sandstone or limestone, that is easy to cut and shape.
What are the different meanings of freestone?
"freestone" has 2 main meanings: 1. A soft rock, usually sandstone or limestone, that is easy to cut and shape; 2. A stone fruit whose pit comes away easily from the surrounding flesh.
