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 Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building.
文艺复兴时期的宫殿以其粗面隅石而著称，为建筑的角落增添了纹理和视觉趣味。
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
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
例子
The printer inserted a quoin to hold the letters tightly in place.
Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.
