Definition of Capstone
Capstone
cap·stone
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a stone that is placed or fixed at the top of a structure like a wall, often as a sloped covering;
e.g. The wall was mostly intact although its capstone had begun to crumble.
(noun)
(archaeology) a large flat stone that is placed at the top of a stone tomb to form its roof;
e.g. If the tomb's capstone is not strong, it can collapse and crush the interior of the tomb.
(noun)
the biggest and most important achievement, or broadly, the high point of something;
e.g. He considers this publication to be the capstone of his work.
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