paving stone

/ˌpeɪvɪŋ stoʊn/
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Other forms: paving stones

Definitions of paving stone
  1. noun
    a stone used for paving
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    types:
    cobble, cobblestone
    a rectangular paving stone; once used to make roads
    curbstone, kerbstone
    a paving stone forming part of a curb
    flag, flagstone
    stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
    type of:
    stone
    building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose
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