butt joint

n. A joint formed by two abutting surfaces placed squarely together.

[From butt.]

butt joint

n (General Engineering) a joint between two plates, planks, bars, sections, etc, when the components are butted together and do not overlap or interlock. The joint may be strapped with jointing plates laid across it or welded (butt weld). Sometimes shortened to: butt

butt′ joint`

n. a joint formed by two pieces of wood or metal united end to end without overlapping. [1815–25]

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butt joint - a joint made by fastening ends together without overlappingbuttbutt weld, butt-weld - a butt joint that is weldedfish joint - a butt joint formed by bolting fish plates to the sides of two rails or beamsjoint - junction by which parts or objects are joined together

butt joint

[′bət ‚jȯint] (electricity) A connection formed by placing the ends of two conductors together and joining them by welding, brazing, or soldering. (electromagnetism) A connection giving physical contact between the ends of two waveguides to maintain electrical continuity. (engineering) A joint in which the parts to be joined are fastened end to end or edge to edge with one or more cover plates (or other strengthening) generally used to accomplish the joining.

butt joint

A plain square joint between two members, when the contact surfaces are cut at right angles to the faces of the pieces; the two are filled squarely against each other rather than lapped. See also: joint

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welded butt joint

butt joint formed by two boards 1. A plain, square joint between two members, where the contact surfaces are cut at right angles to the faces of the pieces; the two pieces are fitted squarely against each other rather than lapped; Also see oblique butt joint. 2.

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noun a joint made by fastening ends together without overlapping

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