Capstone
cap·stone [ káp st-n ] cap·stones- Plural (NOUN)
1. Top stone: a stone used at the top of a wall or another structure
2. High point: something considered the highest achievement or most important action in a series of actions
cap·stone [ káp st-n ] cap·stones- Plural (NOUN)
1. Top stone: a stone used at the top of a wall or another structure
2. High point: something considered the highest achievement or most important action in a series of actions
The first stone (or the cornerstone) is the foundation because it is the stone that all other stones will be set on.
Think about what this stone does!
It sets the
The stone had to be accurate and true (level) so that all the other stones could be set from it. If this was not true then there was a possibility that the walls of the building could lean and fall over.
Think about what this stone does!
It sets the
- level
- angle
- outer dimensions of the building
The stone had to be accurate and true (level) so that all the other stones could be set from it. If this was not true then there was a possibility that the walls of the building could lean and fall over.
