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Quoin
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sudut bangunan, batu sudut
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
Contoh-contoh
The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
Istana Renaissance dibedakan oleh sudut-sudut bertekstur kasarnya, menambah tekstur dan ketertarikan visual pada sudut-sudut bangunan.
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
Rumah kota Georgia memiliki batu sudut yang terbuat dari batu yang dipotong halus, menekankan simetri dan keanggunan fasad.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
