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headstone

/ˈhɛd.stəʊn/

/ˈhɛd.stoʊn/

headstonenoun

headstones

/ˈhɛd.stəʊn/

/ˈhɛd.stoʊn/

Translations

pierre tombale

The headstone was engraved with the names and dates of the deceased.

La pierre tombale était gravée des noms et des dates du défunt.

Additional translations

clé de voûteEn architecture, pour la pierre centrale qui ferme une voûte ou un arc.

Definitions

A stone marker, usually inscribed, placed at the head of a grave.

The headstone was engraved with the names and dates of the deceased.

The principal or keystone/cornerstone in a building or structure.

The builders carefully positioned the headstone to complete the arch.

Synonyms

head marker

headstoneadjective

/ˈhɛdstəʊn/

/ˈhɛdstoʊn/

Used attributively to modify nouns relating to grave markers (e.g., "headstone cleaning").

Translations

funéraireS'emploie pour ce qui concerne les monuments ou inscriptions sur une tombe.

The company offers specialized headstone engraving services.

L'entreprise propose des services spécialisés de gravure funéraire.

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of grave markers.

The company offers specialized headstone engraving services.

Synonyms