tombstone
To take part in tombstoning: to jump into the sea, etcTo take part in tombstoning: to jump into the sea, etc. from a cliff or other high point so as to enter the water vertically straight.
» A marble tombstone marks the site.
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3 senses(UK, intransitive)To take part in tombstoning: to jump into the sea, etc. from a cliff or other high point so as to enter the water vertically straight.
For a surfboard to stand upright half-submerged in the water (like a tombstone, above) because the surfer is underwater with his or her legrope pulled tight. Often this indicates a surfer in difficulty, either held down by the power of a wave or unconscious and unable to get to the surface.
(transitive)To replace (an object or data) with a tombstone marker.
Examples
17 sentencesA marble tombstone marks the site.
The tombstone was very archaic-looking.
Ziri began reading names on the tombstones.
Vladimir's name was carved into the tombstone.
Vladimir showed the tombstone to his parents.
Origin
From tomb + stone.From tomb + stone.
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Forms
tombstones, tombstoning, tombstoned, tombstoned| Base form | tombstone · to tombstone |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | tombstones |
| Present participle | tombstoning |
| Past simple | tombstoned |
| Past participle | tombstoned |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle