stoss

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[ 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

"What really stood out about the French Alps and Salt Lake City-Utah projects was their vision for the athlete experience, their alignment with regional and national socio-economic development plans, and their very strong support from the public and from all levels of government," Karl Stoss, head of the IOC's future host commission, said.

From BBC

“He would guarantee all the expenses,” said IOC member Karl Stoss, who chaired the Olympics panel assessing potential candidates, adding “and they stand really in a strong, strong status behind these games.”

From Washington Times

The last women’s championship had only 10 nations taking part, IOC member Karl Stoss said in announcing the decision.

From Seattle Times

Stoss said that while men’s Nordic Combined athletes had been preparing “for many years” for the 2026 Milano-Cortina d’Ampezzo Olympics, the same was not true for the women.

From Seattle Times

In the early years, Ms. Stoss said her friends told her, “You need to date more,” meaning other people.

From New York Times