"slumpstone" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: slumpstones [plural]
Etymology: Originally a brand name Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} slumpstone (countable and uncountable, plural slumpstones)
  1. Large concrete blocks with a rough-hewn texture that imitates field stone, or a single such block. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-slumpstone-en-noun-obCxZVNF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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          "text": "However, with adobe brick, slumpstone, or rubble walls, heavier framing will give a better appearance for the roof structure.",
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