coign Meaning & Definition
What Does Coign Mean?
As a noun, coign means A projecting corner or angle; a cornerstone. It is also used to mean The keystone of an arch. As a verb, it means To furnish with coigns.
Coign at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kɔɪn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | quoin and coigne |
| Plural | coigns |
| Verb forms | coigns, coigning, coigned |
Coign Definition (Noun)
- A projecting corner or angle; a cornerstone.
- The keystone of an arch.
- A wedge used in typesetting.
- A a corner of a crystal formed by the intersection of three or more faces at a point (in crystallography)
- An original angular elevation of land around which continental growth has taken place (in geology)
Coign as a Verb
- To furnish with coigns.
Synonyms of Coign
Coign synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Coign
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Coign in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
coign (plural coigns)
coign (third-person singular simple present coigns, present participle coigning, simple past and past participle coigned)
Words That Rhyme With Coign
Origin of Coign
Variant of quoin.
Coign Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of coign is //kɔɪn//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Coign
Is coign a noun or a verb?
Coign is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for coign?
Close synonyms of coign are quoin and coigne. See the full list of coign synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of coign?
The plural of coign is coigns.
What is the past tense of coign?
The past tense of coign is coigned. The present participle is coigning.