1. agate - Noun
2. agate - Adverb
On the way; agoing; as, to be agate; to set the bells agate.
A semipellucid, uncrystallized variety of quartz, presenting various tints in the same specimen. Its colors are delicately arranged in stripes or bands, or blended in clouds.
A kind of type, larger than pearl and smaller than nonpareil; in England called ruby.
A diminutive person; so called in allusion to the small figures cut in agate for rings and seals.
A tool used by gold-wire drawers, bookbinders, etc.; -- so called from the agate fixed in it for burnishing.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA few precision clocks have pivots of 'knife' blades resting on agate plates. Source: Internet
Agatized coral is often referred to as Petoskey stone or agate. Source: Internet
Agate is a frequent material, especially carnelian or banded agate like sardonyx ; the banding makes the impression contrast with the ground. Source: Internet
Agate is one of the most common stones and is found all over the world. Source: Internet
Crazy lace agate, found in Mexico, is often brightly colored and complexly patterned. Source: Internet
Enhydro agate contains tiny inclusions of water, sometimes with air bubbles. Source: Internet