Quoin
01
建筑物的角落, 隅石
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
例子
The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
乔治亚风格的联排别墅有用精细加工的石头制成的隅石，突出了立面的对称和优雅。
02
the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
例子
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
例子
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
