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cornerstone

Definition

  • noun: a stone that forms part of a corner in the outside wall of a building and that often shows the date when the building was built
  • noun: a stone forming a part of a 'corner' or angle in a wall

Examples

  • Officials held a ceremony to lay the 'cornerstone' for a new library.

  • Trust is the 'cornerstone' of their relationship.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) you write as a preface. Dazzle them with the basics. Well, it's great. - Even if it's wrong. - It's wrong? Well, the cornerstone of civilization isn't language, it's science. Ian is a theoretical physicist from Los Alamos. You'll be reporting to me, but you'll be (..)
    2016 Arrival