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Quoin
01
sarok, sarokkő
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
Példák
The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
A reneszánsz palotát durva kövezésű sarkai tették felismerhetővé, textúrát és vizuális érdekességet adva az épület sarkainak.
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
A grúz városi háznak finoman faragott kőből készült sarokkövei voltak, hangsúlyozva a homlokzat szimmetriáját és eleganciáját.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
Példák
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
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The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
