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Quoin
01
कोना, कोने का पत्थर
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
उदाहरण
The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
पुनर्जागरण महल अपने रस्टिकेटेड कोनों से विशिष्ट था, जो इमारत के कोनों को बनावट और दृश्य रुचि जोड़ता था।
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
जॉर्जियाई टाउनहाउस में बारीकी से तराशे पत्थर से बने कोने के पत्थर थे, जो मुखौटे की समरूपता और शिष्टता को उजागर करते थे।
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
उदाहरण
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
उदाहरण
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
