padstone

/ˈpædstəʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a stone set in the ground to support a corner of a building or wall

“The old castle’s foundation included several large padstones that helped maintain its structure.”

2. verb

to set or place a stone in the ground to support a corner of a building or wall

“The contractor padstoned the new building’s foundation to ensure it was stable.”

Synonyms

  • cornerstone
  • foundation stone

Antonyms

  • destruction stone