Quoin (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The keystone of an arch.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Coign
• Coigne

Hypernyms

• Headstone
• Key

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Coign
• Coigne

Meaning ³

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Corner

Hypernyms

• Structure