Associations to the word «Headstone»

Wiktionary

HEADSTONE, noun. A gravestone, a grave marker: a monument traditionally made of stone placed at the head of a grave.

Dictionary definition

HEADSTONE, noun. The central building block at the top of an arch or vault.
HEADSTONE, noun. A stone that is used to mark a grave.

Wise words

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