Associations to the word «Quoin»
Noun
- Cornice
- Rubble
- Sandstone
- Parapet
- Stucco
- Limestone
- Storey
- Slate
- Masonry
- Sill
- Molding
- Buttress
- Dressing
- Detailing
- Facade
- Frieze
- Brick
- Header
- Gunner
- Wedge
- Corner
- Stretcher
- Verandah
- Exterior
- Flint
- Amtrak
- Roof
- Arch
- Chimney
- Nave
- Breech
- Bracket
- Mauritius
- Terra
- Aux
- Granite
- Gable
- Window
- Stokes
- Porch
- Illinois
- Revival
- Elevation
- Pier
- Stone
- Tile
- Courthouse
- Block
- Building
- Tower
- Bond
- Doorway
- Wall
- Opening
- Basement
- Sharpe
- Angle
- Entrance
- String
- Bay
- Floor
- Perry
- Barrel
- Lighter
- Frame
- Feature
Adjective
Wiktionary
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
Dictionary definition
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.
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