A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.
A substrate having many tiny channels that is cast as a single piece, which is used as a stationary phase for chromatography, as a catalytic surface, etc.
A dead tree whose height and size have been reduced by breaking off or cutting its branches.
Anything massive, uniform, and unmovable, especially a towering and impersonal cultural, political, or social organization or structure.
To cast (one or more concrete components) in a single piece with no joints.
To reduce the height and size of (a dead tree) by breaking off or cutting its branches.
To create (something) as, or convert (one or more things) into, a monolith.
An homage made in a body of work to another work or creator.
A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
Extortion; protection money.
An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
To pay as tribute.