Quoin meaning

A keystone.

A wedge-shaped block used to lock type in a chase.

A wedge used to raise the level of a gun.

An exterior angle of a wall or other piece of masonry.

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.

To secure with a quoin.

To provide, secure, or raise with a quoin or quoins.

The external corner of a building; esp., any of the large, squared stones by which the corner of a building is marked.

A wedgelike piece of stone, etc., such as the keystone or one of the pieces of an arch.

A wedge-shaped wooden or metal block used to lock up type in a galley or form, to keep casks from rolling, etc.

To furnish with quoins, or corners.