Meaning & use
Copestone
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A stone forming the top course of a wall or building, or the finishing touch on an endeavor.
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Masons set the final copestone atop the churchyard wall.
Winning the award was the copestone of her long career in research.
A note on using this word
Often used figuratively, much like 'capstone,' to describe the crowning achievement of a project or career.
Words with a similar meaning
capstonecoping stone
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