Definition of tone

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Tone (v. t.) To give tone, or a particular tone, to; to tune. See Tune, v. t..

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Scorpion :: Scorpion (n.) An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.
Pure :: Pure (superl.) Of a single, simple sound or tone; -- said of some vowels and the unaspirated consonants..
Isotonic :: Isotonic (a.) Having or indicating, equal tones, or tension..
Point :: Point (n.) A dot or mark distinguishing or characterizing certain tones or styles; as, points of perfection, of augmentation, etc.; hence, a note; a tune..
Ballast :: Ballast (a.) Any heavy substance, as stone, iron, etc., put into the hold to sink a vessel in the water to such a depth as to prevent capsizing..
Hearthstone :: Hearthstone (n.) Stone forming the hearth; hence, the fireside; home..
Ignescent :: Ignescent (a.) Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating; as, ignescent stones..
Frostwork :: Frostwork (n.) The figurework, often fantastic and delicate, which moisture sometimes forms in freezing, as upon a window pane or a flagstone..
Lapidify :: Lapidify (v. t.) To convert into stone or stony material; to petrify.
Friz :: Friz (v. t.) To soften and make of even thickness by rubbing, as with pumice stone or a blunt instrument..
Glyptography :: Glyptography (n.) The art or process of engraving on precious stones.
Flagstone :: Flagstone (n.) A flat stone used in paving, or any rock which will split into such stones. See Flag, a stone..
Milestone :: Milestone (n.) A stone serving the same purpose as a milepost.
Margarone :: Margarone (n.) The ketone of margaric acid.
Wheeze :: Wheeze (n.) An ordinary whisper exaggerated so as to produce the hoarse sound known as the stage whisper. It is a forcible whisper with some admixture of tone..
Altar :: Altar (n.) A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.
Fling :: Fling (v. t.) To cast, send, to throw from the hand; to hurl; to dart; to emit with violence as if thrown from the hand; as, to fing a stone into the pond..
Quarry :: Quarry (n.) A place, cavern, or pit where stone is taken from the rock or ledge, or dug from the earth, for building or other purposes; a stone pit. See 5th Mine (a)..
Slate :: Slate (v. t.) A prepared piece of such stone.
Propione :: Propione (n.) The ketone of propionic acid, obtained as a colorless fragrant liquid..
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