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Quoin (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The quoin was tightened to secure the type in place for printing.
To adjust the spacing, the compositor loosened the quoin and added more furniture.
After several years of use, the wooden quoin had worn down and needed to be replaced.
The apprentice struggled to properly tighten the quoin, causing the form to shift during printing.
To avoid damaging the delicate metal type, the printer carefully adjusted the quoin by hand.

The keystone of an arch.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The architect carefully selected a beautifully carved quoin to serve as the keystone of the grand archway.
The quoin was the final piece of the puzzle, holding the entire structure together and adding a touch of elegance to the design.
In the Gothic cathedral, the quoin was a masterpiece of stonework, adorned with intricate carvings and symbols.
The quoin was placed at the apex of the arch, its weight and balance holding the entire structure in place.
The restoration team worked tirelessly to repair the damaged quoin, ensuring the integrity of the ancient arch.

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

Nouns denoting man-made objects.