coigne

• Nom désignant un coin utilisé en imprimerie pour fixer les caractères dans le chassis, ou la pierre centrale d'une arcade (claveau).

A noun referring to a wedge used in printing to secure type within a frame, or the central stone of an arch.

1. Printing wedgeC2formalbritish

   An expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase.

   Coin de serrage (typographie)

   • The printer adjusted the coigne to secure the type.
   • He inserted a coigne to tighten the form.
   • The old press required a coigne for proper alignment.

   Synonymesquoinwedge

2. Keystone of an archC2formalbritish

   The central stone at the apex of an arch, locking the other stones together.

   Claveau central d'une voûte

   • The coigne was carved with a decorative motif.
   • The architect inspected the coigne for stability.
   • The ancient arch's coigne was still intact.

   Synonymeskeykeystone