noun🔗ShareChaînes d'angleAny 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. "L'ancien palais de justice avait d'impressionnantes chaînes d'angle, larges et décoratives, à chaque coin, ce qui lui donnait un aspect très robuste.architecturebuildingmaterialpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBossagesThe keystone of an arch."The archway over the school's entrance was held together by prominent quoins, ensuring its structural integrity. "La voûte au-dessus de l'entrée de l'école était maintenue par des bossages proéminents, assurant son intégrité structurelle.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoinsA 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. "L'imprimeur a serré les coins autour des caractères pour empêcher les lettres de bouger pendant le processus d'impression.technicaltypemachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoinsA 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. "L'ouvrier de la brasserie a soigneusement enfoncé les coins en place autour du tonneau pour l'empêcher de rouler en bas de la rampe.nauticalarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoinsA 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. "L'officier d'artillerie ajusta soigneusement les coins sous le canon pour l'incliner pour le tir à longue portée.militaryweapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
