cornerstonenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈkɔː.nə.stəʊn/us/ˈkɔːr.nɚ.stoʊn/a stone in a corner of a building, especially one with the date when the building was made or other writing on it
something of great importance that everything else depends on:
In most countries, the family unit is still the cornerstone of society.
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Parts of buildings: walls & parts of walls
- alcove
- balcony
- baseboard
- cavity wall
- chimney breast
- damp course
- drystone wall
- moulding
- niche
- open-plan
- plasterboard
- recess
- sconce
- siding
- skirting board
- stall
- stonework
- terrace
- walled
- woodwork
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