noun🔗ShareSillares de esquinaAny 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. "El antiguo juzgado tenía impresionantes sillares de esquina, grandes y decorativos, en cada esquina, lo que le daba un aspecto muy robusto.architecturebuildingmaterialpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDovelasThe keystone of an arch."The archway over the school's entrance was held together by prominent quoins, ensuring its structural integrity. "La arcada sobre la entrada de la escuela se mantenía unida por dovelas prominentes, lo que garantizaba su integridad estructural.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuñasA 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. "El impresor apretó las cuñas alrededor del tipo para evitar que las letras se movieran durante el proceso de impresión.technicaltypemachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuñasA 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. "El trabajador de la cervecería martilló cuidadosamente las cuñas en su lugar alrededor del barril para evitar que rodara por la rampa.nauticalarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuñasA 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. "El oficial de artillería ajustó cuidadosamente las cuñas debajo del cañón para inclinarlo para el disparo de largo alcance.militaryweapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
