headstone

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
  2. noun a stone that is used to mark a grave

Etymology

From head + stone.

In classic literature

Synonyms

keystone, key

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