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Eckstein — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cornerstone noun A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.

Senses

Eckstein is used for these senses in English:

  • cornerstone A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
  • cornerstone (figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

cornerstone — full definition

  1. noun A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.
  2. noun The fundamental basis or most important part of something.

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