stoneyard

/ˈstoʊniˌyɑrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A yard or area where stones, such as gravel or slate, are stored or processed for use in construction or landscaping.

“The construction crew loaded the stoneyard with new deliveries of crushed stone.”

2. verb

To process or prepare stones, such as gravel or slate, for use in construction or landscaping.

“The workers stoneyarded the area, making it ready for new plantings.”

Synonyms

  • quarry
  • stoneworks

Antonyms

  • flowerbed
  • garden