quoin

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Care must be taken that the stop on the quoin is always properly lodged, to prevent the quoin from flying out or changing its position, and that the bed is secured to the bed-bolt.

From Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. by United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance

So that below the girdle, we find twenty-five facets: 8 cross, 8 skill, 4 pavilion, 4 quoin, and 1 collet.

From The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones by Mastin, John

Porter's bed and quoin has been adopted for all carriages requiring quoins.

From Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. by United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance

It will be observed that portions of a brick have to be inserted near a vertical end or a quoin, in order to start the regular bond.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" by Various

He fell on his knees, with his face on his hands in the open quoin drawer, feeling as if he had uttered a blasphemy.

From Despair's Last Journey by Murray, David Christie