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Quoin
01
esquina, ángulo de piedra
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
Ejemplos
The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
El palacio renacentista se distinguía por sus esquinas rusticas, que añadían textura e interés visual a las esquinas del edificio.
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
La casa georgiana tenía esquinas hechas de piedra finamente labrada, acentuando la simetría y elegancia de la fachada.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
Ejemplos
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
Ejemplos
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
