American English pronunciation
How to pronounce keystone
IPA transcription: ['kis,toʊn]
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Noun
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a central cohesive source of support and stability
“faith is his anchor”
“the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money”
“he is the linchpin of this firm”
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the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
Usage examples
- The Brandon Folk Festival takes place every summer on the Keystone Centre grounds.
- Grey got his start as an actor in Mack Sennett's Keystone Studios films.
- Old keystones can decay due to vibration, a condition known as bald arch.
- The central gateway takes the form of a triumphal arch with a prominent keystone.
- He eventually went to Keystone Studios, where he became a major star.
- It is home to Keystone College.
- The various libraries are connected through the cooperative Keystone Library Network.