coign (Meaning)
coign (n)
expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase
the keystone of an arch
coign (n.)
A var. spelling of Coin, Quoin, a corner, wedge; -- chiefly used in the phrase coign of vantage, a position advantageous for action or observation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of coign
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coign Sentence Examples
- The castle's architecture featured intricate carvings in every coign of its walls.
- He found himself a quiet coign in the library where he could study undisturbed.
- The painting depicted a solitary figure standing in the coign of a hill, gazing into the distance.
- In medieval times, knights sought refuge in the coign of the fortress during battles.
- The poet often found inspiration in the coigns of nature, where he could contemplate the beauty of the world.
- As the storm raged outside, she sought comfort in the coign of her cozy cabin.
- The old mansion had secret passages hidden within the coigns of its walls.
- From his coign atop the mountain, he had a panoramic view of the entire valley.
- The detective carefully examined every coign of the crime scene for clues.
- The writer's desk was nestled in a quiet coign of the attic, away from the hustle and bustle of the house.
FAQs About the word coign
expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase, the keystone of an archA var. spelling of Coin, Quoin, a corner, wedge; -- c
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The castle's architecture featured intricate carvings in every coign of its walls.
He found himself a quiet coign in the library where he could study undisturbed.
The painting depicted a solitary figure standing in the coign of a hill, gazing into the distance.
In medieval times, knights sought refuge in the coign of the fortress during battles.
