stoss
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.
Origin of stoss
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Other definitions for Stoss (2 of 2)
Veit [fahyt], /faɪt/, c1440–1533, German sculptor and painter.
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How to use stoss in a sentence
"In him Nuremberg has now a famous son," corrected Veit stoss, laying his hand upon the statue.
In the Yule-Log Glow, Book II | VariousVeit stoss stood motionless, while Peter's eyes never stirred from the table before them.
In the Yule-Log Glow, Book II | VariousArthur stoss had the pleasure of knowing he was a fool for his pains.
Atlantis | Gerhart HauptmannFrederick drew a breath of relief, for she diverted stoss from his unsavoury theme.
Atlantis | Gerhart Hauptmann"Some American youngsters are celebrated for their cheek," stoss countered.
Atlantis | Gerhart Hauptmann
British Dictionary definitions for stoss (1 of 2)
/ (stɒs, German ʃtoːs) /
(of the side of a hill, crag, etc) facing the onward flow of a glacier or the direction in which a former glacier flowed
Origin of stoss
1British Dictionary definitions for Stoss (2 of 2)
/ (German ʃtoːs) /
Viet (faɪət). ?1445–1533, German Gothic sculptor and woodcarver. His masterpiece is the high altar in the Church of St Mary, Cracow (1477–89)
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