Definition of quoin

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of quoin is as below...

Quoin (n.) To wedge or lock up a form within a chase.

Lern More About Quoin

Furniture :: Furniture (v. t.) Pieces of wood or metal of a lesser height than the type, placed around the pages or other matter in a form, and, with the quoins, serving to secure the form in its place in the chase..
Quoin :: Quoin (n.) to support and steady a stone.
Coin :: Coin (n.) A quoin; a corner or external angle; a wedge. See Coigne, and Quoin..
Quoin :: Quoin (n.) To prevent casks from rolling.
Quoin :: Quoin (n.) Originally, a solid exterior angle, as of a building; now, commonly, one of the selected pieces of material by which the corner is marked..
Quoin :: Quoin (n.) To support the breech of a cannon.
Quoin :: Quoin (n.) A wedgelike piece of stone, wood metal, or other material, used for various purposes.
Ancone :: Ancone (n.) The corner or quoin of a wall, cross-beam, or rafter..
Heelpost :: Heelpost (n.) The quoin post of a lock gate.
Coigne :: Coigne (n.) A quoin.
Quoin :: Quoin (n.) To wedge or lock up a form within a chase.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us