Glue block

glue block

[′glü ‚bläk] (engineering) angle block

Glue block

A wood block usually triangular in cross section, glued to an angular joint between two members at right angles to stiffen the joint.

angle block, glue block

A small block of wood, triangular in cross section, which is used to stiffen two intersecting pieces of wood at right angles; for example, under the step of a stair.

glue block, angle block

A block of wood, set into an interior angle formed by two boards, and glued in place to strengthen the joint.