capstone
/ˈkæpˌstoʊn/
noun
- A stone that forms the top of a wall, arch, or building; a finishing touch.
- The ancient temple's capstone had carvings of the sun and moon.
- Workers carefully placed the capstone on the arch to complete the structure.
- The capstone at the top of the pyramid was made of polished granite.
- A final, crowning achievement or project that brings together everything a person has learned or done.
- Winning the championship was the capstone of his athletic career.
- The company's new product line served as a capstone to years of research.
- Her senior thesis was the capstone of her college education.
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