Definition of 'flagstone'

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flagstone

(flægstoʊn )

Word forms: plural flagstones

countable noun [usually plural]

Flagstones are large, flat, square pieces of stone which are used for covering a path or area of ground.

Synonyms: paving stone, flag, slab, block More Synonyms of flagstone

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flagstone in British

(ˈflæɡˌstəʊn ) or flag

noun

a hard fine-textured rock, such as a sandstone or shale, that can be split up into slabs for paving

a slab of such a rock

Word origin of 'flagstone'

C15 flag (in the sense: sod, turf), from Old Norse flaga slab; compare Old English flæcg plaster, poultice

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flagstone in American

(ˈflægˌstoʊn ; flagˈstōnˌ)

noun

any hard stone that splits into flat pieces used in paving walks, terraces, etc.

a piece of such stone

Word origin of 'flagstone'

flag3 + stone

Example sentences containing 'flagstone'

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The window slammed down and footsteps receded down the flagstone path. Stewart, Michael GRACE (2004)The grounds had been landscaped, with a flagstone path leading to the clearing beside the river. Lawson, Jonell ROSES ARE FOR THE RICH (2004)

One wall of the room was a row of French doors opening out onto a flagstone patio. S.M. Stirling T2: INFILTRATOR (2004)

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Used Rarely. flagstone is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Definition of flagstone from the Collins English Dictionary

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