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monolith [ˈmɒnəlɪθ] n 1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a large block of stone or anything that resembles one in appearance, intractability, etc. 2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) a statue, obelisk, column, etc., cut from one block of stone 3. (Engineering / Civil Engineering) a large hollow foundation piece sunk as a caisson and having a number of compartments that are filled with concrete when it has reached its correct position [via French from Greek monolithos made from a single stone] monolith a sculpture or monument made from a single large block of stone, as an Egyptian obelisk. — monolithic, adj. See also: Arta single large block of stone used in architecture or sculpture. — monolithic, adj. See also: Stones
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monolith noun 1. standing stone, megalith, menhir, sarsen stone a fine stone circle surrounding a central monolith 2. multinational, corporation A deal between the two would have created a powerful monolith. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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