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Keystone

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Keystone
1. In masonry, the central, often embelished, voussoir of an arch. Until the keystone is in place, no true arch action is incurred.
2. An element resembling a keystone in function or in shape. *

 

* Dictionary of Architecture & Construction, by Cyril M. Harris

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