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Quoin Definition & Meaning

quoin
noun
  1. expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase
  2. the keystone of an arch
  3. (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone

"Quoin" in song lyrics

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  • "ford de quoin"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does quoin mean?
expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase the keystone of an arch (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
What part of speech is quoin?
Quoin is a noun.
How many definitions does quoin have?
Quoin has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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