Quoin
Originally, a solid exterior angle, as of a building; now, commonly, one of the selected pieces of material by which the corner is marked.
A wedgelike piece of stone, wood metal, or other material, used for various purposes
to support and steady a stone.
To support the breech of a cannon.
To wedge or lock up a form within a chase.
To prevent casks from rolling.
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