capstone

ˈkæpˌstoʊn
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Translation of capstone into German

Noun

1.

figurative

high point or crowning achievement
  • Her award served as the capstone of a distinguished career..Ihre Auszeichnung diente als Krönung einer herausragenden Karriere
2.

construction

TECH.
stone forming the top of a wall or building
TECH.
Schlussstein mDeckstein m
  • The capstone was carefully placed on the ancient wall.Der Schlussstein wurde sorgfältig auf die antike Mauer gesetzt.
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Expressions with capstone: examples in English and translations in German

Her capstone project combined research and design to show what she learned.

Images of capstone

  • capstone: stone forming the top of a wall or building
    (construction) Schlussstein

Synonyms and analogies of capstone in English

Examples of capstone in a sentence

  • Winning the championship was the capstone of their season.
  • The builders struggled to lift the heavy capstone.
  • A crane was used to position the capstone securely.

Translations of "capstone" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derSchlusssteinnm.

A moss-covered capstone rested silently upon the ruins of the old castle.

Ein moosbedeckter Schlussstein lag still auf den Ruinen der alten Burg.

After years of work, the team finally hoisted the capstone into place.

Nach jahrelanger Arbeit hob das Team schließlich den Schlussstein an seinen Platz.

derDecksteinnm.

Some orthostats and one capstone lying in front of the grave are extant.

Einige Trag-und ein vor dem Grab liegender Deckstein sind noch vorhanden.

The capstone is cracked and rests on three of the four remaining uprights.

Der rissige Deckstein ruht auf drei der vier verbliebenen Tragsteine.

derHöhepunktnm.

Winning the title was the capstone of his fierce competition this season.

Der Titelgewinn war der Höhepunkt seines erbitterten Wettkampfs in dieser Saison.

Graduating with honors was the capstone of his academic achievements.

Mit Auszeichnung zu graduieren war der Höhepunkt seiner akademischen Leistungen.

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Other translations for capstone:

  • Krönungnf.
  • Mauerkronenf.
  • Kronenf.

capstone: Examples and translations in context

The capstone is often the most ornate piece in ancient stone structures.

Der Schlussstein ist oft das kunstvollste Stück in alten Steinstrukturen.

During the ceremony, they laid the capstone, marking the building's official completion.

Während der Zeremonie legten sie den Schlussstein, was die offizielle Vollendung des Gebäudes markierte.

He stood proudly beside the newly laid capstone, ready to celebrate the achievement.

Er stand stolz neben dem frisch gesetzten Schlussstein, bereit, den Erfolg zu feiern.

Every pyramid has a capstone that completes its iconic triangular profile.

Jede Pyramide hat einen Schlussstein, der ihr ikonisches dreieckiges Profil vervollständigt.

A small, decorative capstone crowned the fountain, giving it an elegant finish.

Ein kleiner, dekorativer Schlussstein krönte den Brunnen und verlieh ihm einen eleganten Abschluss.

Visitors gathered to see the magnificent capstone atop the historical monument.

Besucher versammelten sich, um den prächtigen Schlussstein auf dem historischen Denkmal zu sehen.

The rocky hill bore a capstone that seemed to guard the valley below.

Der felsige Hügel trug einen Schlussstein, der das Tal darunter zu bewachen schien.

Local artisans carved intricate designs into the capstone before placing it carefully.

Lokale Kunsthandwerker schnitzten kunstvolle Designs in den Schlussstein, bevor sie ihn sorgfältig platzierten.

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