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Quoin
01
angolo, pietra d'angolo
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
Esempi
The Victorian mansion featured contrasting quoins in red brick, highlighting the architectural details of the building's exterior.
Il palazzo vittoriano presentava angoli contrastanti in mattoni rossi, evidenziando i dettagli architettonici dell'esterno dell'edificio.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
Esempi
The mason inspected the quoin before removing the scaffolding.
03
a wedge, typically metal or wood, used by printers to expand and lock type forms securely within a chase
Esempi
The printer carried a set of adjustable quoins for different forms.
