What is the meaning of stoning?

noun

  • The act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death.

verb

  • Kill by throwing stones at.
    • usage: "People wanted to stone the woman who had a child out of wedlock"
  • Remove the pits from.
    • usage: "pit plums and cherries"
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