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Quoin
01
canto, pedra angular
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
Exemplos
The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
O palácio renascentista se distinguia pelos seus cantos rusticados, acrescentando textura e interesse visual aos cantos do edifício.
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
A casa georgiana tinha cantos feitos de pedra finamente trabalhada, acentuando a simetria e elegância da fachada.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
