dripstone
UK/'dripstәun/US
TOEFLC2
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 Englishdripstem
+
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.