quoin

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A third slid a quoin along the "bed" of the carriage, under the gun, to support it at the required height.

From On the Spanish Main Or, Some English forays on the Isthmus of Darien. by Masefield, John

Porter's quoin is 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

The Handspikemen, if there is a quoin, free the quoin and lower the breech, the 2d Captain handling the quoin.

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

First give the elevation by applying the quadrant to the face of the piece, and adjusting the quoin or ratchet until the required number of degrees is obtained.

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

Carriage complete, with bed and quoin, or elevating screw At its port.

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