capstone

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English capston; equivalent to cap +‎ stone. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkæpˌstoʊn/ === Noun === capstone (plural capstones) Any of the stones making up the top layer of a wall; a coping stone. (figurative) A crowning achievement, culmination or finishing touch. ==== Synonyms ==== capestane, copestone ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === capstone (third-person singular simple present capstones, present participle capstoning, simple past and past participle capstoned) (transitive) To complete as a crowning achievement; to top off. (transitive, US, military, informal) To train in the Capstone Military Leadership Program. === See also === === Anagrams === caponets, opencast, patonces, potances