capstone

Meanings

• noun

  The final stone in a masonry structure, placed at the summit and typically larger than the others.

  - "The capstone of the pyramid was made of granite."
  - "The construction project was completed with the placement of the capstone."

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Synonyms

copestone

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with capstone
stone , gone , mown , lawn , throne

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Variants

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capstone , capstones

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Etymology

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Old English 'capstan' meaning 'head of a post', from 'cap' meaning 'head' + 'stan' meaning 'stone'.

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Trivia

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1. The Great Pyramid of Giza has a capstone made of limestone, which was removed during the Middle Ages and is now on display in the British Museum.

2. In mathematics, a capstone function is a function that is used to cap or limit the growth of another function.

3. In geology, a capstone is a large boulder that rests on smaller rocks or soil, often forming a distinctive landscape feature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cornerstone: A stone set at the corner of a building to serve as a point of reference for construction and to strengthen the structure.

2. Foundation Stone: A stone that is laid as the first stone of a building; a ceremonial event.

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Culture

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In architecture, the capstone is often decorated with intricate designs or inscriptions. It is a symbol of completion and represents the culmination of the building process.

How to Memorize "capstone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large stone at the top of a pyramid or other masonry structure.
   - Visualize the stone being carefully placed and secured.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'capstone' with the idea of completion or the summit of a structure.
   - Think of a stone that is larger and more prominent than the others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a capstone as the 'crowning jewel' of a building.
   - Use the acronym CAPSTONE: Completion, Apex, Prominent, Stone, Top, One, and End.

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