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Holystone

/ˈhəʊl.ɪ.stəʊn/

A piece of soft sandstone used for scouring the wooden decks of ships, usually with sand and seawater.

📖 Definitions of "Holystone"

noun
  1. 1

    A piece of soft sandstone used for scouring the wooden decks of ships, usually with sand and seawater.

  2. 2

    A stone with a naturally-formed hole, used by Yorkshiremen for good luck.

verb
  1. 1

    To use a holystone.

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