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Quoin
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Meanings of Quoin
Verb
- To use a quoin to hold something steady or in place.
Noun
- A big stone or block that is used at the corners of buildings to make them strong and pretty.
- A special stone at the top of an arch that holds it together.
- A wedge that helps keep things in place, like letters in printing.
- A wedge used to stop barrels from rolling away.
- A wedge that helps lift heavy guns to the right height.
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Translations for the word: Quoin
hindi
कोण (kon)
kon
कोण (kon)
kon
कोना (kona)
kona
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Quoin
What does 'quoin' mean?
A quoin is a special stone or brick used to make the corners of a building strong.
How do you pronounce 'quoin'?
You say 'quoin' like 'koyn'.
What is the origin of the word 'quoin'?
The word 'quoin' comes from an old French word 'coigne', which means 'corner'.
What is the meaning of 'quoin' in Bengali?
The word 'quoin' in Bengali is 'কোণ' (Koṇ).