noun🔗Shareمداميك الزاويةAny of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks."The old courthouse had impressive quoins, large and decorative, at each corner, making it look very sturdy. "كان للمحكمة القديمة مداميك زاوية رائعة، كبيرة وزخرفية، في كل زاوية، مما جعلها تبدو قوية جدًا.architecturebuildingmaterialpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Shareحجر الزاويةThe keystone of an arch."The archway over the school's entrance was held together by prominent quoins, ensuring its structural integrity. "تمسك عقد المدخل فوق المدرسة بحجر الزاوية البارز، مما يضمن سلامته الهيكلية.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareإسفينA metal wedge which fits into the space between the type and the edge of a chase, and is tightened to fix the metal type in place."The printer tightened the quoins around the type to prevent the letters from moving during the printing process. "شدّ الطابع الإسفين حول الأحرف لمنع تحركها أثناء عملية الطباعة.technicaltypemachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareإسفينA form of wedge used to prevent casks from moving"The brewery worker carefully hammered the quoins into place around the barrel to keep it from rolling down the ramp. "دق عامل مصنع الجعة الإسفين بعناية في مكانه حول البرميل لمنعه من التدحرج على المنحدر.nauticalarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareإسفينA wedge of wood or iron put under the breech of heavy guns or the muzzle of siege-mortars to raise them to the proper level."The artillery officer carefully adjusted the quoins beneath the cannon to angle it for the long-range shot. "قام ضابط المدفعية بضبط الإسفين بعناية تحت المدفع لتوجيهه للتصويب بعيد المدى.militaryweapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
