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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 Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
Il palazzo rinascimentale si distingueva per i suoi angoli rustici, che aggiungevano texture e interesse visivo agli angoli dell'edificio.
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
La casa georgiana aveva cantonali in pietra finemente lavorata, accentuando la simmetria e l'eleganza della facciata.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
Esempi
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
Esempi
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
