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Vocabulary Entry
quoin
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A wedge-shaped piece of material used in construction or as a support.
Example Sentences
"The bricklayer placed a quoin at the corner of the wall for extra support."
"The old building still stands firm, thanks to its sturdy quoins."
"We found several decorative quoins that added character to the house."
V
verb
To support or strengthen, especially in building or construction.
Example Sentences
"They quoined the arch to ensure it would bear the weight above."
"The engineers decided to quoin the structure during the renovation."
"He learned how to quoin the walls perfectly for the new project."