Dolmen (Noun)
Meaning
A prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dolmen stood majestically in the middle of the field, a testament to the ingenuity of prehistoric builders.
- Archaeologists carefully excavated the site, revealing a well-preserved dolmen that dated back thousands of years.
- As we walked through the countryside, we stumbled upon a dolmen hidden behind a thick veil of foliage.
- The capstone of the dolmen had been dislodged over time, but the two upright stones still stood proudly in place.
- Visitors to the ancient monument were struck by the sheer size and weight of the dolmen's stones.