holystone

[US]/ˈhɒliˌstəʊn/
[UK]/ˈhɑːliˌstoʊn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of stone used for scrubbing decks; (wood) deck, scrubbing stone
v.to scrub with a holystone; to scrub with a stone, (wood) deck
Word Forms
Third Person Singularholystones
Pluralholystones
Present Participleholystoning
Past Tenseholystoned
Past Participleholystoned

Phrases & Collocations

holystone cleaning

holystone tool

holystone method

holystone application

holystone usage

holystone surface

holystone maintenance

holystone process

holystone technique

holystone care

Example Sentences

he used a holystone to clean the deck.

the sailor polished the ship with a holystone.

using a holystone is essential for maintaining the boat.

she learned how to use a holystone from her father.

every sailor should know how to handle a holystone.

the crew spent hours holystoning the deck.

a holystone is a traditional tool for ship maintenance.

he always carried a holystone on long voyages.

holystoning helps prevent mold and dirt buildup.

the captain instructed the crew to holystone the deck daily.

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