quoining

quoining
The architectural elements, such as stone or brick, that form a quoin

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  • quoining — quoin ► NOUN 1) an external angle of a wall or building. 2) a cornerstone. DERIVATIVES quoining noun. ORIGIN variant of COIN(Cf. ↑coiner), in the former senses «cornerstone» and «wedge» …   English terms dictionary

  • quoining — quoin·ing …   English syllables

  • quoining — niŋ noun ( s) : the architectural members which form a distinctive corner at the juncture of two walls or planes …   Useful english dictionary

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