"stone-throwing" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} stone-throwing (uncountable)
  1. The action of throwing one or more stones, often as a form of aggression or assault, or with the intention of causing damage. Tags: uncountable Related terms: stone's throw
    Sense id: en-stone-throwing-en-noun-HjlXJ6QS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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