copestone

American  

[kohp-stohn] / ˈkoʊpˌstoʊn /

noun

1. the top stone of a building or other structure.

2. a stone used for or in coping.

3. the crown or completion; finishing touch.

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copestone British  

/ ˈkəʊpˌstəʊn /

noun

1. Also called: coping stone.  a stone used to form a coping

2. Also called: capstone.  the stone at the top of a building, wall, etc

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Etymology

Origin of copestone

First recorded in 1560–70; cope ² + stone

Example Sentences

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copestone

The horrid shrieks of the Chouette served to place the copestone on the fury of the Schoolmaster.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6 by Sue, Eugène

It was reserved to his successor to raise it, as the martyr had predicted it would be raised, even to the copestone.

From The Scottish Reformation Its Epochs, Episodes, Leaders, and Distinctive Characteristics by Fleming, David Hay

"Ay—I could not have lighted more happily!—this places the copestone."

From The Antiquary — Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir

S. W.—"Is not this the day set apart for the celebration of the copestone, Most Excellent?"

From The Mysteries of Free Masonry Containing All the Degrees of the Order Conferred in a Master's Lodge by Morgan, William

A sailor agreed to do it, and ascended in the way I have told you, until he came to the copestone, when, to show what he could do, he stood on his head.

From Harper's Young People, August 3, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various