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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 Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
کاخ رنسانس با زوایای سنگی خشن خود متمایز بود که به گوشههای ساختمان بافت و جذابیت بصری میافزود.
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
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
مثالها
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
