slickstone
Definitions
Synonym of sleekstone.
Examples
“Take⟳ a Sheet of Lead⟳, and have⟳ a piece of Lead⟳ made like⟳ a Slickſtone; then betvveen them tvvo grind⟳ vvhite Lead⟳ and Sallet-Oil till 'tis very fine, put⟳ it in a Gallipot for uſe.”
“Fig. 133 represents a white marble slickstone or smoothing implement of altogether different pattern from any previously described[…]”
“Rounded stone and glass objects with fine radiating scratches on one surface represent⟳ the slickstones that were used in garment-making and laundry, to smooth the cloth and to press⟳ seams and pleats.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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