Szukaj
Quoin
01
narożnik, kamień narożny
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
Przykłady
The colonial fort 's bastions were reinforced with massive stone quoins, protecting the corners from enemy attacks.
Bastiony kolonialnego fortu zostały wzmocnione masywnymi kamieniami narożnymi, chroniącymi rogi przed atakami wroga.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
Przykłady
The arch collapsed when a quoin shifted.
03
a wedge, typically metal or wood, used by printers to expand and lock type forms securely within a chase
Przykłady
A properly set quoin prevents the type from shifting during printing.
