noun🔗ShareEcksteineAny 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. "Das alte Gerichtsgebäude hatte beeindruckende Ecksteine, groß und dekorativ, an jeder Ecke, was es sehr stabil aussehen ließ.architecturebuildingmaterialpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEcksteineThe keystone of an arch."The archway over the school's entrance was held together by prominent quoins, ensuring its structural integrity. "Der Bogen über dem Eingang der Schule wurde durch markante Ecksteine zusammengehalten, was seine strukturelle Integrität sicherstellte.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKeileA 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. "Der Drucker zog die Keile um die Lettern fest, um zu verhindern, dass sich die Buchstaben während des Druckvorgangs verschieben.technicaltypemachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKeileA 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. "Der Brauereiarbeiter hämmerte die Keile vorsichtig um das Fass herum, um zu verhindern, dass es die Rampe hinunterrollte.nauticalarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKeileA 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. "Der Artillerieoffizier justierte sorgfältig die Keile unter der Kanone, um sie für den Schuss über weite Distanz zu neigen.militaryweapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
