Word Meaning

Meaning of quoin

- Originally, a solid exterior angle, as of a building; now, commonly, one of the selected pieces of material by which the corner is marked.
- A wedgelike piece of stone, wood metal, or other material, used for various purposes
- to support and steady a stone.
- To support the breech of a cannon.
- To wedge or lock up a form within a chase.
- To prevent casks from rolling.