Definition of tombstone Tombstone

/tuˈmstowˌn/ - [tumstown] - tomb•stone

We found 6 definitions of tombstone from 5 different sources.

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What does tombstone mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

tombstone - a stone that is used to mark a grave
  gravestone, headstone
  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
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • tombstone (Noun)
    A headstone marking the person's grave.
  • tombstone (Verb)
    For a surfboard to stand upright half-submerged in the water like a tombstone, above because the surfer is underwater with his or her legrope pulled tight. Often this indicates a surfer in difficulty, either held down by the power of a wave or unconscious and unable to get to the surface.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • tombstone (n.)
    A stone erected over a grave, to preserve the memory of the deceased.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • tombstone
    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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