keystone

English

/ˈkiː.stəʊn/

noun
Definitions
  • (architecture) The top stone of an arch.
  • Something on which other things depend for support.
  • A native or resident of the American state of Pennsylvania.
  • (retail) A retail price that is double the cost price; a markup of 100%.
  • (baseball) The combination of the shortstop and second baseman.

Etymology

Compound from English key (cay) + English stone.

Origin

English

stone

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