单词 | quoin |
释义 | Word Frequency quoin(kwɔɪn, kɔɪn), coign or coigne (kɔɪn) noun 1. an external corner of a wall 2. Also called: cornerstone a stone forming the external corner of a wall 3. another name for keystone (sense 1) 4. printing a metal or wooden wedge or an expanding mechanical device used to lock type up in a chase 5. a wedge used for any of various other purposes, such as (formerly) to adjust elevation in muzzle-loading cannon Word origin C16: variant of coin (corner) |
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