through stone

noun

1. perpend ¹.

Word History and Origins

Origin of through stone¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

“Water cuts through stone, and we’ll do the same, bit by bit. At first it is a small stream and then it turns into a river.”

From New York Times

In the hamlet of Cevio Vecchio, I climbed through stone, moss and the odd palm tree toward more than 60 “grotti,” ancient caves carved into the rock.

From Washington Post

Cracks slice through stone walls and floor tiles, houses have been reinforced and propped up by huge wooden beams, a construction company truck is parked in almost every driveway.

From BBC

As army chief, he awarded a commendation letter to an officer who had tied a civilian to the front of his car in the disputed Kashmir region as a human shield to get through stone pelting.

From New York Times

More importantly, Roberts cut through Stone’s nonsensical claim that abortion providers who oppose S.B.

From Slate