释义 |
stick-in, a. [f. vbl. phrase stick in: see stick v. 31.] That is inserted. stick-in piece: a small piece of metal sometimes inserted in the notched ends of bars when making a butt-joint.
1843Holtzapffel Turning I. 221 The butt joint is materially strengthened, when..it is..notched in on three or four sides, and pieces called stick-in pieces, dowels, or charlins..are..laid in the notches. |