Advertisement
Advertisement
lap joint
[ lap joint ]
noun
- Also called plain lap. a joint, as between two pieces of metal or timber, in which the pieces overlap without any change in form.
- any of various joints between two members, as timbers, in which an end or section of one is partly cut away to be overlapped by an end or section of the other, often so that flush surfaces result.
lap joint
noun
- a joint made by placing one member over another and fastening them together Also calledlapped joint
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˈlap-ˌjointed, adjective
Discover More
Other Words From
- lap-joint·ed adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of lap joint1
First recorded in 1815–25
Discover More
Example Sentences
Cut the ends diagonally so that they will make a lap joint instead of a square one.
From Project Gutenberg
The seams near the bottom were so deeply "furrowed" or corroded just above the lap joint in a continuous line that they rent open.
From Project Gutenberg
The two vanes are joined with a middle lap joint, which requires considerable skill in forming.
From Project Gutenberg
A middle lap joint is made exactly in the center of each vane, cutting half through on each piece and making a smooth, flush fit.
From Project Gutenberg
A cross-lap joint is a halved joint in which both members project both ways from the joint.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse