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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGritstone
/ˈɡrɪt.stoʊn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A coarse-grained sandstone that is composed mainly of quartz and is often used for building and paving.
"The old church was constructed from local gritstone, giving it a rustic charm." - 2
A type of stone used in construction, characterized by its durability and rough texture.
"The path was lined with gritstone slabs, making it easy to walk on even in wet weather."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'gritstone' originates from the Old English word 'grit', meaning 'grit' or 'sand', combined with 'stone', indicating a type of sandstone that is coarse and gritty. The usage of the term has evolved over centuries, primarily in geological contexts, to describe a specific type of sedimentary rock prevalent in certain regions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gritstone" is said worldwide
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grès
Transliteration: grès
"La vieille église était construite en grès, ce qui lui donnait un charme rustique."
Granitstein
Transliteration: Granitstein
"Der Weg war mit Granitsteinen gepflastert, was ihn auch bei nassem Wetter leicht begehbar machte."
arenaria
Transliteration: arenaria
"La vecchia chiesa era costruita in arenaria, conferendole un fascino rustico."
piedra arenisca
Transliteration: piedra arenisca
"La antigua iglesia estaba construida de piedra arenisca, lo que le daba un encanto rústico."
arenito
Transliteration: arenito
"A antiga igreja foi construída com arenito, dando-lhe um charme rústico."
ग्रिटस्टोन
Transliteration: gritstone
"पुरानी चर्च ग्रिटस्टोन से बनी थी, जो इसे एक देहाती आकर्षण देती है।"
砂岩
Transliteration: shāyán
"古老的教堂是用砂岩建造的，给它增添了乡村魅力。"
사암
Transliteration: saam
"오래된 교회는 사암으로 지어져 있어 소박한 매력을 더합니다."
砂岩
Transliteration: sagan
"古い教会は砂岩で建てられており、素朴な魅力を与えています。"
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