lap joint

American  

[lap joint] / ˈlæp ˌdʒɔɪnt /

noun

1. Also called plain lap. a joint, as between two pieces of metal or timber, in which the pieces overlap without any change in form.

2. 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.

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lap joint British  

noun

1. Also called: lapped joint. a joint made by placing one member over another and fastening them together

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Other Word Forms

• lap-jointed
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of lap joint

First recorded in 1815–25

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Example Sentences

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lap joint

Additionally, evidence of Southwest's blue livery paint was found inside a lap joint where the upper and lower fuselage skin meets, where microscopic cracks had been painted over.

From Reuters ● Apr. 25, 2011

"Perhaps it's not so bad that it's causing them to look more carefully at the lap joint that created this problem."

From Chicago Tribune ● Apr. 5, 2011

First, a triple zigzag riveted lap joint, such as shown in Fig.

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

This is composed of two thin concentric lap joint rings so disposed relative to each other that the opening in the inner ring comes opposite to the opening in the outer ring.

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

It is a lap joint, with a covering plate on the inside of the joint; rivets e and f are in single and rivets d in double shear.

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

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