cast stone

American  

noun

1. a concrete with a fine aggregate, used to imitate natural stone.

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cast stone British  

noun

1. building trades a building component, such as a block or lintel, made from cast concrete with a facing that resembles natural stone

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Etymology

Origin of cast stone

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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cast stone

However, the John Graham Company also created ornamental reliefs in cast stone, bronze, plaster and sandblasted wood that represented Washington produce and commodities.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2023

As for the houses, there were originally about nine different designs, all in cast stone and pale brick, with a Palladian front.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 12, 2022

Jane Martin, who teaches architectural history at San Antonio College and who runs the guided walking tour, Architours San Antonio, said San Antonio’s gargoylelike sculptures likely are made of decorative cast stone.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 5, 2020

For a draw — a cast stone that does not hit another — most skips use a broom to indicate where a teammate should place it.

From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2014

Wulf gurgled and fell, dragging Varia with him; and the fight closed over them both as water closes over a cast stone.

From Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain by Kinney, Margaret West