Granite
Translation of "granite" into Russian
granite
NounUK
/ˈɡrænɪt/
US
/ˈɡrænɪt/
granite
granites pl
The monument was carved from a single block of granite.
Памятник был вырезан из одного блока гранита.
Definitions
granite
NounUK
/ˈɡrænɪt/
US
/ˈɡrænɪt/
A very hard, granular, crystalline, igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar, often used as a building stone.
The kitchen countertops were made of polished granite, giving the room a sleek and modern look.
granite
AdjectiveUK
/ˈɡrænɪt/
US
/ˈɡrænɪt/
Made of granite or resembling granite in hardness; extremely hard or unyielding.
Her resolve was granite, untouched by criticism.
Idioms and phrases
granite countertop
The kitchen is equipped with a beautiful granite countertop.
гранитная столешница
Кухня оборудована красивой гранитной столешницей.
aberdonian granite
Many buildings in the city are made from Aberdonian granite.
абердинский гранит
Многие здания в городе построены из абердинского гранита.