stoss
/stohs; German shtohs/US // stoʊs; German ʃtoʊs //UK // (stɒs, German ʃtoːs) //
石头,苔藓,苔丝
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : Geology. noting or pertaining to the side, as of a hill or dale, that receives or has received the thrust of a glacier or other impulse.
Examples
"In him Nuremberg has now a famous son," corrected Veit Stoss, laying his hand upon the statue.
Veit Stoss stood motionless, while Peter's eyes never stirred from the table before them.
Arthur Stoss had the pleasure of knowing he was a fool for his pains.
Frederick drew a breath of relief, for she diverted Stoss from his unsavoury theme.
"Some American youngsters are celebrated for their cheek," Stoss countered.
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