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Definition of stoning

stoning

/ˈstoʊ.nɪŋ/
ston · ing
Plural:stonings
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Adjective:stony
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• noun

1

The act or practice of throwing stones at a person, especially as an ancient or traditional form of capital punishment.

Example

"The historical text documented how the ancient legal code prescribed stoning for several severe offenses."

2

The culinary process of removing the hard pit or seed from fruits such as cherries, plums, or olives.

Example

"The recipe noted that the stoning of the cherries is much easier with a specialized kitchen tool."

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stoneworks
stonily
stoniness
stoning
stony
stonyhearted
stooge

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stoning. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stoning
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