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quoin

noun

1 quoin

Expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase.

synonyms: coign, coigne.

2 quoin

The keystone of an arch.

synonyms: coign, coigne.

3 quoin

architecture Solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone.

synonym: corner.

Polish: węgieł, winkiel


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