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burstone

/bur-stohn/US // ˈbɜrˌstoʊn //UK // (ˈbɜːˌstəʊn) //

布尔石,布尔斯通,布尔森,布尔森石

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of various siliceous rocks used for millstones.
    • : a millstone of such material.

Examples

  • Rynd, rind, n. in a burstone mill, the iron which supports the upper stone.

  • With the march of improvement, burstone mills went into the discard.