coignes

[US]/kɔɪnz/
[UK]/kwɔɪnz/

Translation

n.architectural term referring to an external angle, corner, or corner stone; a wedge-shaped piece of stone used in construction
v.third person singular present tense of coign: to wedge or secure with a wedge; to form into a corner or angle

Phrases & Collocations

coigned position

coigned firmly

Example Sentences

the general positioned his troops at the strategic coignes of the hill overlooking the valley.

ancient castles were typically built at natural coignes where two rivers met.

she found a quiet coigne in the library corner to read her favorite novel.

the defensive coignes along the city walls were heavily fortified during the siege.

from his coigne of observation on the rooftop, the spy monitored all movement below.

the architect cleverly utilized every coigne of the small apartment to maximize storage space.

the rebels gathered at the coignes of the forest to plan their next move.

rainwater collected in the coigne where the two roof sections met.

artillery was placed at the strategic coignes to provide crossfire coverage.

the corner bookshelf occupied a small coigne near the window where sunlight streamed in.

military strategists studied the coignes of the battlefield for tactical advantages.

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