capstone

• Sustantivo que designa una culminación o logro que corona algo, y también una piedra que forma la parte superior de un muro o edificio.

A noun referring to a final, crowning achievement or the culminating point of something, or a stone that forms the top of a wall or building.

1. Crowning achievementB2formal

   A final, finishing touch or the highest point of an achievement; a culmination.

   Culminación, remate

   • The award was the capstone of her long career.
   • The project served as a capstone for his studies.
   • Winning the championship was the capstone of their season.

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   Antónimosdisasterdudfailurefiascoflop

2. Architectural stoneB2formal

   A stone that forms the top of a wall, building, or structure.

   Piedra de remate

   • The capstone was carefully placed on the pyramid's peak.
   • Each pillar was finished with a carved capstone.
   • The ancient temple's capstone had intricate designs.

   Sinónimoscopestonecoping stonecrown