Keystone
noun
A part at the peak of an arch that holds the other parts in place.
The keystone holds the arch together providing stability.
Often appears as...
- arch keystone
- key keystone
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Technical
noun
Something on which other things rely for support.
The principle of freedom is the keystone of our democratic society.
Often appears as...
- keystone principle
- keystone species
noun
A species in an ecological community which has a major effect on the other species.
Beavers are a keystone species because they create habitats for other species.
Often appears as...
- keystone species
- keystone predator
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Academic
noun
In optics, the apparent distortion in an image caused by an angled projection.
To correct the keystoning effect, you need to adjust the projector lens.
Often appears as...
- keystone correction
- keystone effect
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Technical
noun
A part at the peak of an arch that holds the other parts in place.
The keystone holds the arch together providing stability.
Often appears as...
- arch keystone
- key keystone
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Something on which other things rely for support.
The principle of freedom is the keystone of our democratic society.
Often appears as...
- keystone principle
- keystone species
noun
A species in an ecological community which has a major effect on the other species.
Beavers are a keystone species because they create habitats for other species.
Often appears as...
- keystone species
- keystone predator
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In optics, the apparent distortion in an image caused by an angled projection.
To correct the keystoning effect, you need to adjust the projector lens.
Often appears as...
- keystone correction
- keystone effect
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Arch Stability
The word emphasizes the importance of the central stone in maintaining an arch's integrity.
The old bridge's keystone has eroded, threatening the entire structure.
Pro Tip 2/2Symbol of Strength
In literature and speeches, 'keystone' may symbolize vital support or strong foundation.
He is the keystone of our community, keeping us united.
Pro Tip 1/2Arch Stability
The word emphasizes the importance of the central stone in maintaining an arch's integrity.
The old bridge's keystone has eroded, threatening the entire structure.
Pro Tip 2/2Symbol of Strength
In literature and speeches, 'keystone' may symbolize vital support or strong foundation.
He is the keystone of our community, keeping us united.
Pro Tip 1/2Arch Stability
The word emphasizes the importance of the central stone in maintaining an arch's integrity.
The old bridge's keystone has eroded, threatening the entire structure.
Pro Tip 2/2Symbol of Strength
In literature and speeches, 'keystone' may symbolize vital support or strong foundation.
He is the keystone of our community, keeping us united.
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Protecting the Hooded...
different approaches so pablo with his education taking his guitar his guitar is amazing beautiful grief guitar and going around all the schools in a massive area trying to educate people about the grieves and how important they are as a keystone species you know if you can save the grieves you
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small population this new threat could see the cassowary disappear forever from Australia which would be disastrous for this ancient rainforest the castle is crucial for the Daintree rainforest to survive their keystone species and this fruit in particular relies on the
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Stewart Brand: The dawn...
There's a sense of deep tragedy that goes with these things, and it happened to lots of birds that people loved. It happened to lots of mammals. Another keystone species is a famous animal called the European aurochs. There was sort of a movie made about it recently.
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The surprising...
And if we turn on our hearts, that's the key to getting the real best out of people, because they can smell it if you care, and only when you really care will they leave their fears behind and bring their true selves to work. So if fairness is a keystone of life,
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Nature's Oddest Looking...
cassowary disappear forever from Australia which would be disastrous for this ancient rainforest the castle is crucial for the Daintree rainforest to survive their keystone species and this fruit in particular relies on the cassowary to germinate it goes through
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Why do we kiss under...
Even today, the mistletoe inspires wonder with the diversity of wildlife it supports. More than just a parasite, it's also known as a keystone species. It's eaten by a diversity of animals, including deer, elk, squirrels, chipmunks, porcupines,
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How fire shapes...
of the keystone species that for good or ill has become the keeper of the planetary flame and how we've created a world with too much of the wrong kind of fire too little of the right kind of fire and it's making our world less
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The Hidden Life of...
world an animal that is so intelligent and so social and so important if there are keystone species our ecosystems are already becoming healthier with wolves we need wolves and wolves need us to let
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Wild Beavers Return...
benefit not only cornwall but the entire of the uk they are known to be a keystone species which means they benefit a wide range of other wildlife from insects and amphibians to mammals and birds
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Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
Lakota freed for a moment from all of his burdens wolves are not only social animals living together as families they are also a keystone species in that they help manage and bring stability
Video examples
Protecting the Hooded...
different approaches so pablo with his education taking his guitar his guitar is amazing beautiful grief guitar and going around all the schools in a massive area trying to educate people about the grieves and how important they are as a keystone species you know if you can save the grieves you
Video examples
Top 5 Inspirational...
small population this new threat could see the cassowary disappear forever from Australia which would be disastrous for this ancient rainforest the castle is crucial for the Daintree rainforest to survive their keystone species and this fruit in particular relies on the
Video examples
Stewart Brand: The dawn...
There's a sense of deep tragedy that goes with these things, and it happened to lots of birds that people loved. It happened to lots of mammals. Another keystone species is a famous animal called the European aurochs. There was sort of a movie made about it recently.
Video examples
The surprising...
And if we turn on our hearts, that's the key to getting the real best out of people, because they can smell it if you care, and only when you really care will they leave their fears behind and bring their true selves to work. So if fairness is a keystone of life,
Video examples
Nature's Oddest Looking...
cassowary disappear forever from Australia which would be disastrous for this ancient rainforest the castle is crucial for the Daintree rainforest to survive their keystone species and this fruit in particular relies on the cassowary to germinate it goes through
Video examples
Why do we kiss under...
Even today, the mistletoe inspires wonder with the diversity of wildlife it supports. More than just a parasite, it's also known as a keystone species. It's eaten by a diversity of animals, including deer, elk, squirrels, chipmunks, porcupines,
Video examples
How fire shapes...
of the keystone species that for good or ill has become the keeper of the planetary flame and how we've created a world with too much of the wrong kind of fire too little of the right kind of fire and it's making our world less
Video examples
The Hidden Life of...
world an animal that is so intelligent and so social and so important if there are keystone species our ecosystems are already becoming healthier with wolves we need wolves and wolves need us to let
Video examples
Wild Beavers Return...
benefit not only cornwall but the entire of the uk they are known to be a keystone species which means they benefit a wide range of other wildlife from insects and amphibians to mammals and birds
Video examples
Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
Lakota freed for a moment from all of his burdens wolves are not only social animals living together as families they are also a keystone species in that they help manage and bring stability
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Quote examples
Michael Redhill
Canadian Poet
I found that through my life, living in the city of Toronto, I look above the Pizza Pizza sign, and I look above the other signs and window dressing, and I see evidence of a city that no longer exists in the keystones and the decorations that line the tops of buildings. That presence of the old city has always moved me.
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Benito Mussolini
Italian Politician
The keystone of the Fascist doctrine is its conception of the State, of its essence, its functions, and its aims. For Fascism the State is absolute, individuals and groups relative.
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Connie Mack
American Businessman
Humanity is the keystone that holds nations and men together. When that collapses, the whole structure crumbles. This is as true of baseball teams as any other pursuit in life.
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John Barrasso
American Politician
Keystone would allow us to transport 700,000 barrels of oil a day from our northern neighbor Canada to refineries in the United States.
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Joe R. Lansdale
American Writer
Twain is my keystone. He reminds me of my people because that's the way they told stories.
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Suze Orman
American Author
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth - both financial affluence and emotional security.
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James Cash Penney
American Businessman
The keystone of successful business is cooperation. Friction retards progress.
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Janet Reno
American Public Servant
The keystone to justice is the belief that the legal system treats all fairly.
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John Nelson Darby
English Clergyman
The presence of the Holy Spirit is the keystone of all our hopes.
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Harvey S. Firestone
American Businessman
I believe fundamental honesty is the keystone of business.
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Michael Redhill
Canadian Poet
I found that through my life, living in the city of Toronto, I look above the Pizza Pizza sign, and I look above the other signs and window dressing, and I see evidence of a city that no longer exists in the keystones and the decorations that line the tops of buildings. That presence of the old city has always moved me.
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Benito Mussolini
Italian Politician
The keystone of the Fascist doctrine is its conception of the State, of its essence, its functions, and its aims. For Fascism the State is absolute, individuals and groups relative.
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Connie Mack
American Businessman
Humanity is the keystone that holds nations and men together. When that collapses, the whole structure crumbles. This is as true of baseball teams as any other pursuit in life.
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John Barrasso
American Politician
Keystone would allow us to transport 700,000 barrels of oil a day from our northern neighbor Canada to refineries in the United States.
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Joe R. Lansdale
American Writer
Twain is my keystone. He reminds me of my people because that's the way they told stories.
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Suze Orman
American Author
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth - both financial affluence and emotional security.
Quote examples
James Cash Penney
American Businessman
The keystone of successful business is cooperation. Friction retards progress.
Quote examples
Janet Reno
American Public Servant
The keystone to justice is the belief that the legal system treats all fairly.
Quote examples
John Nelson Darby
English Clergyman
The presence of the Holy Spirit is the keystone of all our hopes.
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Harvey S. Firestone
American Businessman
I believe fundamental honesty is the keystone of business.
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