Definition of headstones Headstones

/hɛˈdstowˌnz/ - [hedstownz] -

We found 3 definitions of headstones from 2 different sources.

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What does headstones mean?

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  • headstones (Noun)
    Plural of headstone.

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Noun

headstone - a stone that is used to mark a grave
  gravestone, tombstone
  stone building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose; "he wanted a special stone to mark the site"
  memorial, monument a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
headstone - the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
  keystone, key
  building block a block of material used in construction work
  arch (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
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  • headstone (Noun)
    A gravestone, a grave marker: a monument traditionally made of stone placed at the head of a grave.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • headstone (n.)
    The principal stone in a foundation; the chief or corner stone.
  • headstone (n.)
    The stone at the head of a grave.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • headstone
    A memorial stone on a grave which often bears an inscription with the name and date of birth and death of the deceased person.

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  • A headstone, gravestone or tombstone is a marker, normally made from stone, that is used to identify the person that is buried beneath it (in the grave).

    These markers can be plain or beautifully carved with writing (inscriptions) and pictures.

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