Meaning of lap joint | Babel Free

Definitions

A joint made by securing together two overlapping pieces

Equivalents

Examples

“There is, however, a most important and peculiar element of strength in the ordinary lap-joints for circular seams, as distinguished from straight seams, in the circumstance that the circular lap-joint cannot possibly be distorted like the straight lap-joint, under extreme tension”

“Using the lap joint in any of its applications provides strength in a cabinet where a butt joint would or could be used.”

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