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stoss

1

[ stohs; German shtohs ]

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.


Stoss

2

[ shtohs ]

noun

  1. Veit [fahyt], c1440–1533, German sculptor and painter.

stoss

1

/ stɒs; ʃtoːs /

adjective

  1. (of the side of a hill, crag, etc) facing the onward flow of a glacier or the direction in which a former glacier flowed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Stoss

2

/ ʃtoːs /

noun

  1. StossViet?14451533MGermanARTS AND CRAFTS: sculptorARTS AND CRAFTS: woodcarver Viet (faɪət). ?1445–1533, German Gothic sculptor and woodcarver. His masterpiece is the high altar in the Church of St Mary, Cracow (1477–89)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stoss1

1875–80; < German: thrust, push
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stoss1

German, from stossen to thrust
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Example Sentences

"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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