coin

Definitions

1. noun

   A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.

   Example

   • ...the coins were of all countries and sizes - doubloons, and louis d'ors, and guineas, and pieces of eight...
2. noun

   A token used in a special establishment like a casino.

   ≈chip
3. noun

   That which serves for payment or recompense.

   Example

   • The loss of every present advantage to flesh and blood is repaid in a nobler coin.
4. noun

   Something in broad circulation or use.

   Example

   • Tho’ truths in manhood darkly join, ⁠Deep-seated in our mystic frame, ⁠We yield all blessing to the name Of Him that made them current coin; […]
5. noun

   Money in general, not limited to coins.

   Examples

   • She spent some serious coin on that car!
   • It was the biggest thing in the town, and everybody I met was full of it. They were going to run an over-sea empire, and make no end of coin by trade.
   ≈money≈ackers≈bees and honey≈blunt≈bones +52 more
6. noun

   One of the suits of minor arcana in tarot, or a card of that suit.

7. noun

   A corner or external angle.

   ≈wedge≈quoin
8. noun

   A small circular slice of food.

   Examples

   • For munchies try deep-fried jalapeño coins, jumbo Buffalo wings, and hush puppies with a sweet edge.
   • Spread out four bread and butter pickle coins on top, and sprinkle with onion.
9. noun

   Ellipsis of cryptocoin; a cryptocurrency.

   Example

   • What's the best coin to buy right now?
10. verb

    To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal.

    Examples

    • to coin silver dollars
    • to coin a medal
    ≈mint≈manufacture