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cobblestoned


Meanings
  • adjective

    Paved with large, square stones, typically in the older parts of a town or city.

    - "The cobblestoned streets of the old town were charming."
    - "Despite the cobblestoned roads, the cyclist continued to pedal."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with cobblestoned
cobble , noble , double , dobble , gobble
Variants
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cobblestone , cobblestoned , cobblestones
Etymology
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From Old French coble, cobble, a small stone, pebble, from cobbler, one who shapes and mends shoes, from cobbe, a lump, mass (of clay) (13c.).


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  1. The term 'cobblestones' is often used metaphorically to describe a situation that is complex or difficult, like trying to navigate a political issue that is 'as complex as cobblestones'.

  2. The Guinness World Record for the longest cobblestone street is held by the Shitadji Temple Approach in Japan, which is over 1.6 kilometers long.


Related Concepts
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  1. asphalt: A black, viscous substance obtained from the distillation of coal tar or bitumen and used as a road surface.

  2. paving stones: Stones or bricks used to pave roads, walkways, or other surfaces.


Culture
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Cobblestoned streets are a common feature in many older European towns and cities, and are often considered a charming and picturesque part of their character. They have been used in literature, particularly in descriptions of old towns and cities.

How to Memorize "cobblestoned"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a street with large, square stones arranged closely together, forming a rough, uneven surface.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cobblestoned' with the image of an old European town or city, with winding streets and charming, cobblestoned buildings.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym CObBLestONEd to remember the meaning: 'C'obbles 'O'ld 'B'uildings 'B'ring 'L'ife 'S'to 'T'owns 'O'ver 'N'ight 'E'veryday'


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