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Cobblestone
01
the small, rounded stones used historically for paving streets and paths
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
cobblestones
What is "cobblestone"?
Cobblestone is a type of stone that is commonly used for paving roads, walkways, and streets. It is made up of small, rounded stones that are usually flat on one side. Cobblestones are durable and provide a textured surface that can handle heavy traffic. They were historically used in the construction of roads and streets, particularly in older cities, and can still be found in some historic areas today. Cobblestone streets are known for their charming, rustic appearance but can be bumpy to walk or drive on.
Examples
The old town square was paved with cobblestones.
to cobblestone
01
pave with cobblestones
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
cobblestone
3rd person singular
cobblestones
Present participle
cobblestoning
Past simple
cobblestoned
Past participle
cobblestoned
Lexical Tree
cobblestone
cobble
stone
