Sekirov Dictionary

garnet

/ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/

noun 3
adjective 1
verb 1
forms 3

noun3

•
A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives.
- On the back of one cover BRADSHAW, in beryls, was encrusted; on the back of the other, A.B.C. GUIDE, in amethysts, beryls, chrysoprases, and garnets. — 1911
A dark red color, like that of the gemstone.
•
A tackle for hoisting cargo in or out of a vessel.
- Using a garnet for the lower-deck guns on the lower deck: Lash the centre of the yard to the mast, and hook both burtons to support the yard. — 1893

adjective1

Of a dark red colour.

verb1

To shred (twisted wool fiber, rags, etc.) so that it can be reused.

forms

garneted · garneting · garnets

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