† ˈquoiner Obs. rare.
In 7 quoyn-.
[f. quoin v. + -er.]
A wedge used to secure a gun.
| 1669 Sturmy Mariner's Mag. v. 64 In Ships..if the Ropes be suspected not to be good, they nail down Quoyners to the Fore-Trucks of heavy Guns, that he may not have any play; and if Britchings, and Tackles, and Quoyners should give way in foul weather, presently dismount her. |