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granite

/ˈɡræn.ɪt/

granitenoun

granites

Translations

The monument was carved from a single block of granite.

Памятник был вырезан из одного блока гранита.

Definitions

A very hard, granular, crystalline, igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar, often used as a building stone.

The kitchen countertops were made of polished granite, giving the room a sleek and modern look.

Synonyms

granite rock

hard rock

igneous rock

graniteadjective

more granite

Comp.

most granite

Super.

/ˈɡræn.ɪt/

Used attributively to denote something made of granite or figuratively to describe hardness/unyielding character.

Definitions

Made of granite or resembling granite in hardness; extremely hard or unyielding.

Her resolve was granite, untouched by criticism.

Synonyms