- foundation stone; cornerstone
- (fig.) basis; foundation
Generated definitions (experimental)
- foundation stone; cornerstone
- (fig.) basis; foundation
This meaning refers to a literal stone that is typically placed at the corner of a building to signify its foundation. It represents the physical support and beginning of a structure.
The foundation stone of this skyscraper symbolizes the beginning of the project.
They are celebrating the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new school.
This figurative meaning refers to the underlying principle or support that something is built upon, not just physically, but also in concepts or arguments.
Generated collocations (experimental)
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