coign (Meaning)

Wordnet

coign (n)

expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase

the keystone of an arch

Webster

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

  1. The castle's architecture featured intricate carvings in every coign of its walls.
  2. He found himself a quiet coign in the library where he could study undisturbed.
  3. The painting depicted a solitary figure standing in the coign of a hill, gazing into the distance.
  4. In medieval times, knights sought refuge in the coign of the fortress during battles.
  5. The poet often found inspiration in the coigns of nature, where he could contemplate the beauty of the world.
  6. As the storm raged outside, she sought comfort in the coign of her cozy cabin.
  7. The old mansion had secret passages hidden within the coigns of its walls.
  8. From his coign atop the mountain, he had a panoramic view of the entire valley.
  9. The detective carefully examined every coign of the crime scene for clues.
  10. 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.