quoin
Pronunciation:
/kɔɪn/noun
Definitions
Any of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.
The keystone of an arch.
A metal wedge which fits into the space between the type and the edge of a chase, and is tightened to fix the metal type in place.
A form of wedge used to prevent casks from moving
verb
Definitions
To wedge or steady with quoins.