quoins
We found a root(lemma) word : quoin
an external angle of a wall or building
a wedge or expanding mechanical device used for locking a letterpress forme into a chase.
a wedge for raising the level of a gun barrel or for keeping it from rolling.
provide (a wall) with quoins or corners
lock up (a forme) with a quoin.
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