Quoin

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔɪn/

Quoin (noun)

  1. a stone that forms the corner of a building or wall
  2. a wedge used to lock printing type in place

Examples

  • The architect admired the quoin at the building's edge.
  • Each quoin was carefully placed to enhance the structure.

Common collocations: corner quoin, stone quoin, quoin block, adjust the quoin, quoin key

Synonyms of Quoin

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Quoin

  • In the context of spatial positioning.