Dripstone
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dripstone is a noun meaning (architecture) A protective moulding over a door or window that allows rain to drip away from the structure.
Meaning
(architecture) A protective moulding over a door or window that allows rain to drip away from the structure.
More Meanings
- A water filter in which impurities are removed by running water through a porous stone.
- (geology) Stalactites and stalagmites collectively.
Word Forms
- dripstones
Synonyms for dripstone
Depending on context, synonyms include hoodmold, headmold, throating, drip, watershoot.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include drip, throating, drippage, watershoot, dripping, eavesdrip.
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