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stonecatcher.

Something that catches or traps stones.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Something that catches or traps stones.

  2. A person who shows mercy by intervening when someone is treated with overly harsh or cruel punishments.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From stone + catcher. The metaphoric meaning refers to the biblical verse (John 8:7) "let he who is without sin cast the first stone", and was popularized by Bryan Stevenson, who heard the term used by a woman in a Louisiana courtroom.

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