holystone
/ˈhəʊl.ɪ.stəʊn//ˈhoʊl.i.stoʊn/
noun
- 1
A piece of soft sandstone used for scouring the wooden decks of ships, usually with sand and seawater.
- 2
A stone with a naturally-formed hole, used by Yorkshiremen for good luck.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To use a holystone.
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