die Steinwürfe
Translation
stone throws, throwing of stones
Examples
Bei der Demonstration kam es zu Steinwürfen.
There was stone-throwing at the demonstration.
Die Polizei schützte sich vor den Steinwürfen.
The police protected themselves from the thrown stones.
Grammar Patterns
((the stone throws)) the stone throws Throwing stones at cars is a criminal offence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Steinschlag (rockfall, but different meaning)
Etymology
Composed of 'Stein' (stone) and 'Würfe' (throws), plural of 'Wurf', from the verb 'werfen' (to throw).
Memory Tips
Visualize the action of 'werfen' (throwing) a 'Stein' (stone).