After days in the cold cellar, the loaf became stone-hard and required soaking before it could be sliced.

The old talisman was an eagle-stone believed to protect sailors from storms.

The archaeologist carefully unwrapped the curious eagle stone from its linen cloth.

The farmer rebuilt the dry stone wall after the storm.

The stone-knapper demonstrated how to strike flakes from a core to make a sharp edge.

Please be careful when stepping off the sidewalk; the uneven kerb stone can trip you.

The ancient cathedral was built from local lime-stone, whose weathered patterns tell centuries of history.

The old mill-stone in the courtyard had been polished smooth by decades of use.

The monks placed fresh flowers upon the altar-stone during the morning ritual.

A loose paving slab became a stumbling-stone for the courier rushing through the rain.