hearthstone

UK
/ˈhɑːθstəʊn/
US
/ˈhɑrθstoʊn/

Translations

hearthstonenoun
hearthstones
pl
UK
/ˈhɑːθstəʊn/
US
/ˈhɑrθstoʊn/
The family gathered around the hearthstone for warmth.
Семья собралась вокруг очага, чтобы согреться.
каминный камень
The hearthstone was beautifully carved with intricate designs.
Каминный камень был красиво вырезан с замысловатыми узорами.
Additional translations
камень для очага
hearthstoneverb
hearthstoned
Past Simple
hearthstoned
Past Participle
hearthstoning
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɑːθ.stəʊn/
US
/ˈhɑrθ.stoʊn/
Rare, chiefly British usage: transitive verb meaning to clean or whiten using a hearthstone.

Definitions

hearthstonenoun
A flat stone forming a hearth or part of a hearth.
The old cottage had a large hearthstone in front of the fireplace.
A home or family life, often symbolized by the hearth.
After years of traveling, he longed for the comfort of his hearthstone.
hearthstoneverb
(transitive, chiefly British, dated) To scrub, scour, or whiten (a stone surface, doorstep, etc.) using a hearthstone.
Every Saturday morning she hearthstoned the doorstep until it gleamed.