Quoin meaning
A keystone.
noun
A wedge-shaped block used to lock type in a chase.
noun
A wedge used to raise the level of a gun.
noun
An exterior angle of a wall or other piece of masonry.
noun
Any of the stones used in forming such an angle, often being of large size and dressed or arranged so as to form a decorative contrast with the adjoining walls.
noun
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To secure with a quoin.
verb
To provide, secure, or raise with a quoin or quoins.
verb
The external corner of a building; esp., any of the large, squared stones by which the corner of a building is marked.
noun
A wedgelike piece of stone, etc., such as the keystone or one of the pieces of an arch.
noun
A wedge-shaped wooden or metal block used to lock up type in a galley or form, to keep casks from rolling, etc.
noun
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To furnish with quoins, or corners.
verb