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cobblestone

/ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of paving stone, typically small, rough, and flat.

    - "The cobblestones on the old street were worn smooth by centuries of horse-drawn traffic."
    - "The children skipped along the cobblestone path, their laughter echoing through the garden."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/



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Synonyms

backformation , cobble
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cobblestone
stones , thrones , grows , mows
Variants
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cobblestone , cobblestoned , cobblestones
Etymology
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Originally, cobblestones were simply small stones that could be easily picked up and carried by a cobbler to mend shoes. Over time, the term came to refer to the stones used for paving streets.


Trivia
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  1. Cobblestones were once used as a form of currency in some European towns.

  2. The Guinness Book of World Records holds the record for the largest cobblestone, which weighs over 2 tons.

  3. In some parts of Europe, it is considered good luck to step on a cobblestone with your left foot.


Related Concepts
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  1. paving stones: Cobblestones are a type of paving stone, and are often used interchangeably with this term.

  2. street paving: The process of laying cobblestones or other paving materials on a street or road.


Culture
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Cobblestones have been used in various cultural and historical contexts. In medieval Europe, they were used to pave the streets of towns and cities, and were a symbol of prosperity and wealth. In literature, cobblestones have appeared in works such as Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities' and Robert Frost's 'The Road Not Taken'.

How to Memorize "cobblestone"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a cobblestone as a small, rough, and flat stone, often used for paving streets.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cobblestone' with the image of a small, rough paving stone.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cobbles are small, rough, and flat' to remember the definition of a cobblestone.


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