Ara
Quoin
01
duvarın dış köşesi
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
Örnekler
The colonial fort 's bastions were reinforced with massive stone quoins, protecting the corners from enemy attacks.
Sömürge kalesinin burçları, köşeleri düşman saldırılarından korumak için büyük köşe taşları ile güçlendirilmişti.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
Örnekler
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
Örnekler
A properly set quoin prevents the type from shifting during printing.
