Meanings
plural lap joints
- artsA joint made by securing together two overlapping pieces
Using the lap joint in any of its applications provides strength in a cabinet where a butt joint would or could be used.
1990, Byron W. Maguire, Cabinetmaking: From Design to Finish, Carlsbad, CA: Craftsman, page 2341 more example
There is, however, a most important and peculiar element of strength in the ordinary lap-joints for circular seams, as distinguished from straight seams, in the circumstance that the circular lap-joint cannot possibly be distorted like the straight lap-joint, under extreme tension
1858 November 27, “Recent Practice in the Locomotive Engine”, in Sholto Percy, editor, Mechanics' Magazine and Journal of Science, Arts, and Manufactures, volume 69, London: Knight and Lacey, page 512
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Origin
Translations
German Überlappungsverbindung
- Überlappungsverbindungjoint made by securing together two overlapping pieces
Irish siúnta rádail
- siúnta rádailjoint made by securing together two overlapping pieces
Māori hono inaki
- hono inakijoint made by securing together two overlapping pieces
Polish połączenie zakładkowe
- połączenie zakładkowejoint made by securing together two overlapping pieces
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