Quoin
01
زاوية المبنى, حجر الزاوية
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
أمثلة
The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
تميز قصر عصر النهضة بزواياه المزخرفة بالحجر الخشن، مما أضاف ملمسًا واهتمامًا بصريًا إلى زوايا المبنى.
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
كان للبيت الجورجي أحجار الزاوية المصنوعة من الحجر المصقول بدقة، مما يبرز التناظر وأناقة الواجهة.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
أمثلة
The arch held firmly because of the well-fitted quoin at its apex.
Builders carved the quoin to match the surrounding stones.
03
a wedge, typically metal or wood, used by printers to expand and lock type forms securely within a chase
أمثلة
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
