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Definition of Keystone
1. Noun. A central cohesive source of support and stability. "He is the linchpin of this firm"
Exact synonyms: Anchor, Backbone, Linchpin, Lynchpin, Mainstay
Generic synonyms: Support
Derivative terms: Anchor
Generic synonyms: Support
Derivative terms: Anchor
2. Noun. The central building block at the top of an arch or vault.
Exact synonyms: Headstone, Key
Group relationships: Arch
Generic synonyms: Building Block
Specialized synonyms: Coign, Coigne, Quoin
Group relationships: Arch
Generic synonyms: Building Block
Specialized synonyms: Coign, Coigne, Quoin
Definition of Keystone
1. n. The central or topmost stone of an arch. This in some styles is made different in size from the other voussoirs, or projects, or is decorated with carving. See Illust. of Arch.
Definition of Keystone
1. Noun. (architecture) The top stone of an arch. ¹
2. Noun. A native or resident of the American state of Pennsylvania. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Keystone
1. the central stone of an arch [n -S]