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Quoin
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sulok, bato sa sulok
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
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The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
Ang Renaissance palace ay nakilala sa pamamagitan ng mga rusticated quoin nito, na nagdagdag ng texture at visual interest sa mga sulok ng gusali.
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
Ang Georgian townhouse ay may quoin na gawa sa pinong bato, na nagbibigay-diin sa simetrya at ganda ng harapan.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
Mga Halimbawa
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
Mga Halimbawa
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
