Associations to the word «Quoin»

QUOIN, noun. Any of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.

QUOIN, noun. The keystone of an arch.

QUOIN, noun. A metal wedge which fits into the space between the type and the edge of a chase, and is tightened to fix the metal type in place.

QUOIN, noun. (obsolete) (nautical) A form of wedge used to prevent casks from moving

QUOIN POST, noun. The post of a canal's lock gate which abuts against the wall.

QUOIN POSTS, noun. Plural of quoin post

QUOIN, noun. Expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase.

QUOIN, noun. The keystone of an arch.

QUOIN, noun. (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone.