Definition of Holystone

1. Verb. Scrub with a holystone. "Holystone the ship's deck"

Generic synonyms: Scour, Scrub

2. Noun. A soft sandstone used for scrubbing the decks of a ship.
Generic synonyms: Sandstone

Definition of Holystone

1. n. A stone used by seamen for scrubbing the decks of ships.

2. v. t. To scrub with a holystone, as the deck of a vessel.

Definition of Holystone

1. Noun. (nautical) A block of soft sandstone used for scrubbing the wooden decks of a ship, usually with sand and seawater; sometimes called a bible. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To scrub the decks with a holystone. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Holystone

1. [v -STONED, -STONING, -STONES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Holystone

holy war
holy wars
holy water
holy water sprinkler
holy waters
holydam
holydame
holydames
holydams
holyday
holydays
holyhedra
holyhedron
holyness
holynesse
holystone (current term)
holystoned
holystones
holystoning
holytide
holytides
hom
homa
homacanth
homage
homageable
homaged
homager
homagers
homages

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