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Definition och betydelse av "quoin"pÄ engelska

01

hörn, hörnsten

the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones 
grammatisk information
animacitetsstatus
icke-animat
morfologisk sammansÀttning
enkelt
rÀknebart
singular
not gender specific
pluralform
quoins
Exempel
The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building. 

RenÀssanspalatset utmÀrktes av sina rusticerade hörnstenar, som tillförde textur och visuellt intresse till byggnadens hörn.

02

slutsten, toppsten

the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position 
Exempel
The arch held firmly because of the well-fitted quoin at its apex. 

Valvet höll fast pÄ grund av den vÀlpassande slutstenen vid dess topp.

03

kil, spÀrr

a wedge, typically metal or wood, used by printers to expand and lock type forms securely within a chase 
Exempel
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place. 

Skrivaren satte in en kil för att hÄlla bokstÀverna fast pÄ plats.

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