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Quoin
01
coin, angle en pierre
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
Exemples
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
La maison de ville géorgienne avait des coins en pierre finement taillée, accentuant la symétrie et l'élégance de la façade.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
Exemples
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
Exemples
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
