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词汇 soapstone
释义 soapstone
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈsəʊp.stəʊn/ us /ˈsoʊp.stoʊn/
a type of soft stone that feels like soap皂石
 
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Examples of soapstone


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The six table-sized soapstone boulders contain hundreds of symbols carved or pecked into their surface.
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It is reputed to have the largest collection of soapstone images in the world.
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A decorative cast-iron balustrade with lantern-style newel posts encases soapstone treads.
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The baptismal font is of soapstone and dated 1200-1300 century.
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Soapstone handicraft items are a popular souvenir among tourists, and can be found in many shops in the town centre and street fairs.
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Gradually the soapstone production declined until it reached the current level.
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The church is constructed mainly in soapstone, the oldest parts being built of the highest quality soapstone.
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They carved bowls out of soapstone found in the area.
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Due to the short growing season and poor soil many residents mined lead or zinc or carved wood or soapstone.
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The outer layers are soapstone, chosen for its enduring qualities and ease of use.
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There he carved and sold soapstone sculptures to afford movie admissions.
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It also became known for its soapstone artists.
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They both trained in soapstone sculptor and then trained their children in the same craft.
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The chalk is actually a small pre-cut block of talc (soapstone).
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Inventive workmanship was used on soapstone shafts, roughly carved into the required shapes using a lathe.
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