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

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Example Sentences

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copestone

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

From The Antiquary — Volume 02 by Sir Walter Scott

Abruptly he swung his feet down from the copestone to the floor of the veranda.

From The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington

M. E. M.—"Brother Senior Warden, assemble the brethren, and form a procession, for the purpose of celebrating the copestone."

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

Winston was circling the first grapple above his head, intended for the copestone along the top of the breastwork, when he heard a quiet Portuguese whisper at his ear.

From Caribbee by Thomas Hoover

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 William Morgan

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