[′ā‚peks ‚stōn] (architecture) The uppermost stone in a gable, pediment, vault, or dome; usually triangular, often highly decorated. Also known as saddle stone.
Apex stone
The uppermost stone in a gable, pediment, vault, or dome, usually triangular, often highly decorated.
apex stone, saddle stone
The uppermost stone in a gable, pediment, vault, or dome; usually triangular, often highly decorated.