stoning
verb
- 1
To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.
“She got stoned to death after they found her.”
- 2
To wall with stones.
- 3
To remove a stone from (fruit etc.).
- 4
To form a stone during growth, with reference to fruit etc.
- 5
To intoxicate, especially with narcotics. (Usually in passive)
- 6
To do nothing, to stare blankly into space and not pay attention when relaxing or when bored.
- 7
To lap with an abrasive stone to remove surface irregularities.
noun
- 1
Lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death
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