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soap-rock

soap-rock

9.9
A soft heavy stone with a smooth soapy feel used for carving vases and hearths
  • noun
  • /soʊp rɑk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : piedra de jabón
  • Early settlers often used soap-rock to build fireplace hearths.

Examples

  • The artisan sculpted a beautiful vase from soap-rock.

  • Museum displays include ancient ornaments carved out of soap-rock.

  • The artisan carved a beautiful soap-rock sculpture.

  • Can you pass me that soap-rock?

  • Early settlers often used soap-rock to build fireplace hearths.

  • Museum displays include ancient ornaments carved out of soap-rock.

  • The artisan sculpted a beautiful vase from soap-rock.

Synonyms

soapstone
vssoap-rock
2 6.5

A soft heavy rock with a smooth feel used for carving, fireplaces, and ornaments

is the same material but the key uses a different written form
soaprock
vssoap-rock
9.9

A soft, smooth stone with a soapy feel that people use to carve fireplaces, tables, and decorative items

is the same material but written with a hyphenated style
steatite
vssoap-rock
  • Specialized
9.9

A soft heavy stone with a smooth soapy feel used to make sculptures, bowls, and heat safe countertops

is the general name for the same material used broadly

Surface Forms

soap-rock singular
soap-rocks plural

Morphology

soap-rock = soap + rock (semi-transparent) = soap + rock

The components 'soap' and 'rock' are clear, but the specific meaning of a type of talc with a soapy feel is specialized.

Etymology

Soap-rock gets its name from the two words soap and rock because the stone feels smooth and 'soapy' when you touch it. That's why it is soft and easy to carve for hearths, tabletops, and ornaments.