butt joint

American

noun

Building Trades.

a joint formed by two pieces of wood or metal united end to end without overlapping.

butt joint British

noun

Sometimes shortened to: butt. a joint between two plates, planks, bars, sections, etc, when the components are butted together and do not overlap or interlock. The joint may be strapped with jointing plates laid across it or welded ( butt weld )

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Etymology

Origin of butt joint

First recorded in 1815–25

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butt joint

Follow up with another patch that bridges the butt joint between the first patch and the overlapping layer.

From Time Magazine Archive

A similar means is also sometimes employed to make a butt joint.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

When fitted, they are utilized with rings having a butt joint or diagonal cut as the superior gas retaining qualities of the lap or step joint render the pins unnecessary.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

The butt joint shown at D is seldom used and is a very poor form, the only advantage being its cheapness.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

A double riveted butt joint with double straps is shown in Fig.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

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