Quoin (architecture) definition

Quoin (architecture)

Topics Quoin (architecture) Definition

WordNet

(1) (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone

(2) The keystone of an arch

(3) Expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase

WiktionaryText

Any of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.