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copingstone

/kɒpɪŋstoʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does copingstone mean?

noun

A coping stone is a stone used to cover the top of a wall, especially a garden wall, to prevent water from seeping in. It is typically a flat stone that is placed on top of the wall to provide a waterproof surface.

Example

"The gardener carefully placed the coping stone on top of the wall to prevent water from damaging the structure."

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