Stean
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /stiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stean is a noun meaning A vessel made of clay or stone; a pot of stone or earth.
Meaning
A vessel made of clay or stone; a pot of stone or earth.
More Meanings
- To pelt with stones; throw stones at; stone.
- To fit with stones; mend, line, pave, etc. with stones.
- A wall of brick, stone, or cement, used as a lining, as of a well, cistern, etc.; a steening.
- (UK, dialectal) A stone.
- (UK, dialectal) A large box of stones used for pressing cheese; a cheese-press.
Example Sentences
to stean a well
Word Forms
- steans
- steaning
- steaned
- steen
- steyn
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include steen, stele, fieldstone, stewpot, stave, steeper.
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