quoin up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To set quoins in place prior to fastening them (locking up).

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “quoin up” mean?

To set quoins in place prior to fastening them (locking up).

Is “quoin up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.