straight joint

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noun

a vertical joint in brickwork that is directly above a vertical joint in the course below

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Words nearby straight joint

straightforward, straight from the horse's mouth, straight-from-the-shoulder, straight goods, straightjacket, straight joint, straight-laced, straight-line, straight man, straight matter, straightneck

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How to use straight joint in a sentence

If it is necessary to bring other work close up, a straight joint should be used.
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