quoin

Meanings

• noun

  A stone block used to support an angle in masonry.

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Pronunciation

1. /kɔɪn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=667301"

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Synonyms

cornerstone

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Variants

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quoin , quoins , quoined , quoining

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Etymology

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From Latin quattuor 'four' + uncia 'inch'. Originally a block of stone of the dimension of four inches.

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Trivia

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1. Quoins were used extensively in ancient Roman architecture.

2. Quoins can be decorated with various designs or patterns to add visual interest to a building.

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Related Concepts

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1. masonry: The building of structures from individual units, such as stones or bricks, bonded together with mortar.

2. cornerstone: The first stone set in the construction of a building, considered the foundation stone.

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Culture

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Quoins have been used in architecture for centuries to support the corners of buildings and to provide structural stability. They can be made of various materials such as stone, brick, or concrete.

How to Memorize "quoin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large stone block being placed at the corner of a building to support it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quoin' with the concept of supporting the corners of a building.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'quoin' comes from the Latin words 'quattuor' and 'uncia', meaning 'four inches'.

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