noun a wedge-shaped piece of stone used in building
In typography, a quoin is a metal or wooden wedge used to hold type in place in a chase.
In art, quoin can refer to a decorative element or motif resembling a corner block or wedge.
In architecture, a quoin is a solid exterior angle of a building, often used for decorative purposes.
In masonry, a quoin refers to the stones or bricks that form the external corners of a building.
In printing, a quoin is a wedge-like device used to lock type in place in a chase.
In architecture writing, a quoin refers to the external angle or corner of a building. Writers may use this term when describing the design or construction of a building.
In psychology, the term quoin is not commonly used in professional contexts.
In architecture, a quoin is a structural element used to reinforce corners or edges of a building. Architects may specify the use of quoins in their building designs.
Historians may use the term quoin when discussing the architectural features of historical buildings or structures.