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Meaning of stoning

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stoning

verb

Definitions

  1. To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.

    Example: 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.

noun

Definitions

  1. Lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death