coign

[US]/kɔɪn/
[UK]/kɔɪn/

Translation

n.a projecting corner or angle of a wall or building; a stone or brick at the corner of a wall
Word Forms
Pluralcoigns

Phrases & Collocations

coign of vantage

coign of wall

coign of escape

coign of safety

coign of light

coign of opportunity

coign of perspective

coign of strength

Example Sentences

he stood at the coign of the building, surveying the street.

the coign of the roof was beautifully decorated.

she used the coign of the window to rest her arm.

at the coign of the path, we found a hidden garden.

the architect designed the coign to enhance the building's aesthetics.

they placed a bench at the coign for people to relax.

from the coign, you can see the entire city skyline.

the coign of the wall was chipped and needed repair.

he leaned against the coign, lost in thought.

the coign of the street was bustling with activity.

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