Antonyms for capstone


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kap-stohn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæpˌstoʊn


Definition of capstone

Origin :
  • also cap-stone, topmost stone in a construction, 1680s, from cap + stone (n.). Earliest use is figurative.
  • As in peak : noun maximum, zenith
  • As in summit : noun top, crowning point
  • As in zenith : noun top
  • As in acme : noun pinnacle of achievement or physical object
  • As in climax : noun peak, culmination
Example sentences :
  • From one end of the Capstone we have an admirable bit for a picture.
  • Extract from : « George Eliot's Life, Vol. I (of 3) » by George Eliot
  • It is for them to put the capstone upon the sublime structure.
  • Extract from : « Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume XI (of 20) » by Charles Sumner
  • The capstone on which the statue stands is one of the record-stones of the Temple.
  • Extract from : « The House of the Lord » by James E. Talmage
  • Honesty is not only the foundation, but the capstone as well, of business success.
  • Extract from : « Successward » by Edward W. Bok
  • To him, the touch of her hand as he pressed it in his was the capstone of the whole adventure.
  • Extract from : « The Turtles of Tasman » by Jack London
  • The finest bit of sculpture is on the capstone of the pyramid.
  • Extract from : « The Grafters » by Francis Lynde
  • The capstone measures five feet ten inches, by four feet nine inches, and still rests against two of its supporters.
  • Extract from : « The Archaeology and Prehistoric Annals of Scotland » by Daniel Wilson
  • The capstone of this cromlech measured five by four feet, and its four supporters were each about three feet high.
  • Extract from : « The Archaeology and Prehistoric Annals of Scotland » by Daniel Wilson
  • The capstone, which now rests on only two of its supporters, measures 11½ feet in length, and 10½ feet in greatest breadth.
  • Extract from : « The Archaeology and Prehistoric Annals of Scotland » by Daniel Wilson
  • The last top stone on the towers, called the capstone, was laid April 6, 1892.
  • Extract from : « A Young Folks' History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints » by Nephi Anderson

Synonyms for capstone

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