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quoin
1. A quoin is a solid which differs from a wedge in having its sharp end formed by the steep inclination of one side, instead of the mutual tapering of both sides
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skyscraper
1. A quoin is a solid which differs from a wedge in having its sharp end formed by the steep inclination of one side, instead of the mutual tapering of both sides
expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase
the keystone of an arch
(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone