topstone

/ˈtɒpstoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A stone placed at the top of a monument, wall, or other structure to complete it.

“The topstone was engraved with the names of all the soldiers who died in the war.”

2. verb

To place a stone at the top of a monument, wall, or other structure to complete it.

“The workers topstoned the monument with a large granite stone.”

Synonyms

  • capstone
  • finial

Antonyms

  • base
  • foundation