holystone (Meaning)
holystone (n)
a soft sandstone used for scrubbing the decks of a ship
holystone (v)
scrub with a holystone
holystone (n.)
A stone used by seamen for scrubbing the decks of ships.
holystone (v. t.)
To scrub with a holystone, as the deck of a vessel.
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a soft sandstone used for scrubbing the decks of a ship, scrub with a holystoneA stone used by seamen for scrubbing the decks of ships., To scrub with a holysto
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The sailors diligently holystoned the ship's deck, restoring it to its pristine condition.
The holystone produced a satisfying squeak as it scraped away the dirt and grime from the wooden planks.
Captain Smith ordered a rigorous holystoning of the ship before their arrival at port.
The rhythmic sound of holystones echoed through the air as the crew transformed the deck into a spotless expanse.
