granite

UK
/ˈɡræn.ɪt/
US
/ˈɡræn.ɪt/

Переводы

graniteсуществительное
granites
множ.
The monument was carved from a single block of granite.
Памятник был вырезан из одного блока гранита.
Синонимы
granite rock
hard rock
igneous rock
graniteприлагательное
more granite
Срав.
most granite
Превосх.
UK
/ˈɡræn.ɪt/
US
/ˈɡræn.ɪt/
Used attributively to denote something made of granite or figuratively to describe hardness/unyielding character.

Определения

graniteсуществительное
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.
graniteприлагательное
Made of granite or resembling granite in hardness; extremely hard or unyielding.
Her resolve was granite, untouched by criticism.