Definitions

1. noun

A stone or rock, especially one used as a boundary marker or a landmark.

“The old stein stood at the edge of the forest, warning travelers of the treacherous terrain ahead.”

2. noun

A vessel, especially one made of stone or clay, used for storing or serving liquids, especially beer.

“He picked up a stein from the bar and clinked it against his friend’s glass in a toast.”

3. noun

A variant of Stein, a German surname.

“The Stein family has lived in this village for generations.”

4. verb

To throw or launch something, especially an object made of stone, at a target.

“The children steined rocks at the nearby lake, trying to hit the wooden posts.”