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Headstone Definition & Meaning

headstone
noun
  1. the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
  2. a stone that is used to mark a grave

"Headstone" in song lyrics

See how headstone is used in real songs:

  • "And what they're writin on our headstone"
    Akrobatik — Nightfall
  • "Now when I'm dyin' at home I wanna picture on my headstone"
    Classified — Heavy Artillery
  • "Wanna rip together? Y'all can share the same headstone"
    Copywrite78 — Fire it Up

Usage tips for "headstone"

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Frequently asked questions

What does headstone mean?
the central building block at the top of an arch or vault a stone that is used to mark a grave
What part of speech is headstone?
Headstone is a noun.
How many definitions does headstone have?
Headstone has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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