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Quoin
01
زاویه گوشه یک ساختمان
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
مثالها
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
خانه شهری گرجی دارای سنگهای گوشه ساخته شده از سنگ به دقت تراشیده شده بود که تقارن و ظرافت نمای ساختمان را برجسته میکرد.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
مثالها
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
مثالها
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
