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01
coin, angle en pierre
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
Exemples
The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
Le palais de la Renaissance se distinguait par ses coins rustiqués, ajoutant de la texture et un intérêt visuel aux angles du bâtiment.
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
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
Exemples
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
