Gunstone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gunstone is a noun meaning (obsolete) A cannonball.
Meaning
(obsolete) A cannonball.
Example Sentences
And tell the pleasant prince this mock of his / Hath turn'd his balls to gunstones
[...] sable supporting with the forelegs a lance argent flying therefrom a forked pennon per fess gules and argent. Supporters – Dexter, a sea-horse per fess argent and vert gorged with a mural crown vert pendent therefrom a gunstone[…]
Word Forms
- gunstones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bullet, cannon-ball, potgun, cannonball, grapeshot, gavelock.
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