stoss

¹

[ stohs; German shtohs ]

adjective

1. Geology. noting or pertaining to the side, as of a hill or dale, that receives or has received the thrust of a glacier or other impulse.

Stoss

²

[ shtohs ]

noun

1. Veit [fahyt], c1440–1533, German sculptor and painter.

stoss

¹

/ stɒs; ʃtoːs /

adjective

1. (of the side of a hill, crag, etc) facing the onward flow of a glacier or the direction in which a former glacier flowed

Stoss

²

/ ʃtoːs /

noun

1. StossViet?14451533MGermanARTS AND CRAFTS: sculptorARTS AND CRAFTS: woodcarver Viet (faɪət). ?1445–1533, German Gothic sculptor and woodcarver. His masterpiece is the high altar in the Church of St Mary, Cracow (1477–89)

Word History and Origins

Origin of stoss¹

1875–80; < German: thrust, push

Word History and Origins

Origin of stoss¹

German, from stossen to thrust

Example Sentences

"In him Nuremberg has now a famous son," corrected Veit Stoss, laying his hand upon the statue.

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Veit Stoss stood motionless, while Peter's eyes never stirred from the table before them.

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Arthur Stoss had the pleasure of knowing he was a fool for his pains.

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Frederick drew a breath of relief, for she diverted Stoss from his unsavoury theme.

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"Some American youngsters are celebrated for their cheek," Stoss countered.

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