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Butt Joint

Description:

A butt joint is a joint in which two pieces of material are joined together by simply butting them against each other. It is one of the simplest types of joints and is commonly used in carpentry, woodworking, and metalworking.

Senses:

Noun:

1. (Carpentry) A joint formed by two pieces of wood or other materials butted together.

2. (Metalworking) A joint formed by the ends of two metal pieces placed together without overlapping or any other form of connection.

Verb:

1. (Carpentry) To join two pieces of wood or other materials by means of a butt joint.

Usage:

- In carpentry, a butt joint is commonly used in constructing frames and boxes.

- Butt joints can be strengthened by using appropriate connectors or adhesive.

- Metalworking often employs butt joints in the fabrication of pipes, tubes, and other metal structures.

Sample Sentences:

1. The carpenter used butt joints to assemble the wooden panels of the cabinet.

2. The metalworker carefully aligned the edges of the two metal pieces to create a precise butt joint.

3. I need to butt joint these two boards to make a longer piece for the table.

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