释义 |
Water joint
Wa´ter joint`
| 1. | (Arch.) A joint in a stone pavement where the stones are left slightly higher than elsewhere, the rest of the surface being sunken or dished. The raised surface is intended to prevent the settling of water in the joints. |
water joint
water joint[′wȯd·ər ‚jȯint] (civil engineering) A joint in a stone pavement containing stones that are set slightly higher to prevent water from settling in the joint. water joint1. A joint in a stone pavement where the stones are intentionally placed slightly higher than elsewhere; the raised surface is intended to prevent the settling of water in the joints. 2. A saddle joint, 1. |