1839 G. W. Buck iii. 17 The angle which a tangent to the coursing joint makes with the face joint, on the obtuse side of the arch.
1930 10 Oct. 451/1 The end bracket structure on the ends of each tube formed the lateral forms for the joint concrete. The actual face joint was made with lead wool caulked.
2005 (Nexis) 22 Apr. 19 The joints were struck flush, and tamped with a stiff-bristled brush to compact the face joint and reveal the sand.