coign

kɔɪn

Definition

Definition of coign - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

architecture

Rare

corner or wedge used in building

Rare

The coign was crucial for the arch's stability.

cornerstone

quoin

advantage

Rare

favorable position or opportunity

Rare

He seized the coign of vantage during the debate.

advantage

vantage

crystallography

Rare

corner of a crystal where faces meet

Rare

The coign of the crystal was clearly visible.

angle

junction

vertex

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of coign

corner or wedge used in building
corner of a crystal where faces meet

Expressions with coign

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

coign of vantage

good position for observation or action

From his coign of vantage, he could see the entire battlefield.

Origin of coign

French, coin (corner)

Examples of coign in a sentence

Each coign was carved with intricate designs.
From his coign, he could see the entire battlefield.
The coign of the hill provided a perfect view of the valley.
The gemologist examined the coign under a microscope.
Each coign of the mineral had a unique pattern.

View all translations of coign

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:coin, avantage, ...
German:Ecke, günstige Position, ...
Italian:spigolo, posizione favorevole, ...
Spanish:rincón, posición ventajosa, ...
Portuguese:cunhal, posição vantajosa, ...
Chinese:角石, 有利机会, ...
Japanese:隅石, 有利な位置, ...
Arabic:زَاوِيَة, مَوْقِع مُمَيَّز, ...
Hebrew:פִּנָּה, עֲמָדָה מוּעֶדֶפֶת, ...
Russian:угол, выгодная позиция, ...
Ukrainian:кут, сприятлива можливість, ...
Hindi:कोना, सुविधाजनक स्थिति, ...
Bengali:কোণ, সুবিধাজনক অবস্থান, ...
Catalan:racó, posició favorable, ...
Czech:nárožník, výhoda, ...
Danish:hjørne, gunstig position, ...
Dutch:hoek, voordelige positie, ...
Greek:γωνία, ευνοϊκή θέση, ...
Hungarian:sarokkő, előny, ...
Khmer:ក្រូចជ្រុងសំណង់, ឱកាស ឬទីតាំងដែលផ្តល់អត្ថប្រយោជន៍, ...
Korean:모서리, 유리한 위치, ...
Persian:گوشه, موقعیت, ...
Polish:narożnik, korzystna pozycja, ...
Portuguese (BR):cunhal, posição vantajosa, ...
Romanian:colț, oportunitate favorabilă, ...
Swedish:hörn, fördelaktig position, ...
Thai:มุม, ตำแหน่งที่ได้เปรียบ, ...
Turkish:köşe, avantajlı konum, ...
Vietnamese:góc, vị trí thuận lợi, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “c”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of coign - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Images of coign

Expressions with coign

Origin of coign

Terms related to coign

Examples of coign in a sentence

View all translations of coign

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery