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colț, piatră de colț
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
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The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
Palatul renascentist se distingea prin colțurile sale rusticate, adăugând textură și interes vizual colțurilor clădirii.
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
Casa georgiană avea colțuri din piatră fin lucrată, accentuând simetria și eleganța fațadei.
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the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
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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
Exemple
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
