capstone

• Substantif désignant une réalisation suprême ou un point culminant qui parachève quelque chose, ainsi qu'une pierre formant le sommet d'un mur ou d'un édifice.

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.

   Couronnement

   • 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.

   Synonymesacmeapexclimaxculminationhigh pointpeakpinnaclesummitzenith

   Antonymesdisasterdudfailurefiascoflop

2. Architectural stoneB2formal

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

   Pierre de couronnement

   • 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.

   Synonymescopestonecoping stonecrown