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dripstone

🇬🇧 UK/'dripstәun/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A stone moulding over a door or window to deflect rain; stalactites and stalagmites collectively.

滴水石（门窗上的石质挡水线）；钟乳石与石笋的统称

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
dripstem
+
stonestem
=dripstone

Common Collocations

  • 1.dripstone molding滴水石线脚
  • 2.dripstone formations钟乳石构成
  • 3.stalactites and stalagmites钟乳石与石笋

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Water dripped through the dripstone molding above the ancient cathedral's entrance.

  • 2.

    The cave contained spectacular dripstone formations including stalactites and stalagmites.

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