butt joint

noun

Building Trades.

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

butt joint

noun

1. 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 )

Word History and Origins

Origin of butt joint¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Doors with fitted mortised corners are sturdier than those made with non-interlocking butt joints.

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He noted the weird butt joint in the veneer piece near the bottom of the door.

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In butt joints the holes are pierced near the ends of the belts, and the ends of the belt are brought together by means of a leather lace threaded through these holes.

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Riveted Joints.—Forms of rivets and arrangement of rivets in lap and butt joints with single and double riveting.

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

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