Quoin
01
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the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
Örnekler
The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
Rönesans sarayı, rustik köşe taşları ile ayırt ediliyordu ve binanın köşelerine doku ve görsel ilgi katıyordu.
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
Gürcü townhouse'ının, cephenin simetrisini ve zarafetini vurgulayan, ince işlenmiş taştan yapılmış köşe taşları vardı.
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
Örnekler
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
Örnekler
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
