headstone
Translation
headstone, gravestone
Examples
They placed a simple headstone on the grave.
They placed a simple headstone on the grave.
Grammar Patterns
((a headstone)) a stone at the head of a grave They placed a simple headstone on the grave.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gravestone, tombstone
Etymology
A compound of 'head' (referring to the head of the grave) and 'stone' (the material).
Memory Tips
Picture a stone placed at the 'head' of a grave.