stoning

verb

  1. 1

    To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.

    She got stoned to death after they found her.
  2. 2

    To wall with stones.

  3. 3

    To remove a stone from (fruit etc.).

  4. 4

    To form a stone during growth, with reference to fruit etc.

  5. 5

    To intoxicate, especially with narcotics. (Usually in passive)

  6. 6

    To do nothing, to stare blankly into space and not pay attention when relaxing or when bored.

  7. 7

    To lap with an abrasive stone to remove surface irregularities.

noun

  1. 1

    Lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death

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