potstone
[ pot-stohn ]
/ ˈpɒtˌstoʊn /
noun
a kind of soapstone, sometimes used for making pots and other household utensils.
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Words nearby potstone
potsherd, potshot, pot spinning, potsticker, pot still, potstone, potsy, Pott, pottage, potted, potter
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Example sentences from the Web for potstone
In Rosss time they got the necessary wood from Ugjulik, the potstone from Aivillik.
The Central Eskimo|Franz BoasIt is a shallow crescent-shaped vessel of potstone, or what is called soapstone from its soapy feel.
Peter the Whaler|W.H.G. KingstonThe bulk of the island appears to be composed of a compound rock, formed of clay-stone and potstone intermixed.
As the district of the former is destitute of driftwood and potstone they are compelled to buy both articles from their neighbors.
The Central Eskimo|Franz Boas
British Dictionary definitions for potstone
potstone
/ (ˈpɒtˌstəʊn) /
noun
an impure massive variety of soapstone, formerly used for making cooking vessels
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