Associations to the word «Quoin»
Noun
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.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.