Quoin
01
건물의 모서리, 모퉁이 돌
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
예시들
The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
르네상스 궁전은 건물의 모서리에 질감과 시각적 흥미를 더하는 거친 모서리 돌로 구별되었습니다.
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
조지안 타운하우스에는 정교하게 다듬어진 돌로 만든 귀퉁이 돌이 있어 파사드의 대칭과 우아함을 강조했습니다.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
예시들
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
예시들
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
