English Explanatory Dictionary

capstone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the stones making up the top layer of a wall; a coping stone.
  2. A crowning achievement, culmination or finishing touch.
verb
  1. To complete as a crowning achievement; to top off.
  2. To train in the Capstone Military Leadership Program.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæpˌstoʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-capstone.wav

Word forms

capstone capstones capstoning capstoned

Etymology

From Middle English capston; equivalent to cap + stone.

Synonyms

capestane copestone

Related words

caprock keystone

Derived words

capstone project
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