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head·stone (-stōn′)

noun

  1. Rare a cornerstone
  2. a stone marker placed at the head of a grave

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headstone Synonyms

headstone

n.

gravestone, marker, stone; see grave 1, tombstone.


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headstone Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • mark: His last resting place is marked only by a small headstone with " John Dickinson, 1808 " , engraved thereon.

Converse of object

  • erect: They are now erecting a beautiful headstone in memory of him.

Noun used with modifier

  • marble: His grave is kept in pristine condition and, with its marble headstone, is a regular tourist attraction.

Adjective modifier

  • white: Many of the 750 white headstones in the cemetery are unmarked.

Preposition: in

  • churchyard: Right: Joseph Walker Above are the of the headstone in the churchyard that have preservation orders on them.
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The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. This is the L's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day which the Lhath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

-Bible (Old Testament)

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