Quoin
/kɔɪn/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts5 letters
Definition of Quoin
noun
- Any of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.
- The keystone of an arch.
- A metal wedge which fits into the space between the type and the edge of a chase, and is tightened to fix the metal type in place.
- A form of wedge used to prevent casks from moving
- A wedge of wood or iron put under the breech of heavy guns or the muzzle of siege-mortars to raise them to the proper level.
Anagrams of Quoin
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
q10
u1
o1
i1
n1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Quoin
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Quoin"
Quoin is a 5-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Quoin" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "quoin" is a medium-scoring word. It contains the letter Q, which is worth 10 points.