wedge joint

  • 1joint — /joynt/, n. 1. the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture. 2. a connection between pieces of wood, metal, or the like, often reinforced with… …

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  • 2Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… …

    Medical dictionary

  • 3joint — Synonyms and related words: Babylon, DET, DMT, Gomorrah, LSD, Mary Jane, STP, Sodom, THC, abutment, abysm, abyss, accessory, accompanying, accordant, accumulated, acid, agglomerate, aggregate, agreeing, amalgamated, amassed, ankle, antidepressant …

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  • 4wedge — Synonyms and related words: arrowhead, articulate, batten, batten down, bed, bolt, buckle, butt, button, character, clasp, cleat, clip, confirm, crowbar, cuneiform, deep dye, define, demotic character, determinative, dovetail, embed, engraft,… …

    Moby Thesaurus

  • 5wedge-and-groove joint — schindylesis …

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  • 6fish joint — noun a butt joint formed by bolting fish plates to the sides of two rails or beams • Hypernyms: ↑butt joint, ↑butt * * * noun 1. : a joint for forming separate limbs into a bow or bowstave by fitting a wedge end into a V slot or a double wedge… …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 7Mechanical joint — A mechanical joint is a part of machine which are used to connect the other mechanical part or mechanism. Mechanical joints may be temporary or permanent. Most types are designed to be disassemble when required.[1] Contents 1 Types Of Mechanical… …

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  • 8Scarf joint — A scarf joint (also known as a scarph joint) is a method of joining two members end to end in woodworking or metalworking. The scarf joint is used when the material being joined is not available in the length required. It is an alternative to… …

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  • 9fish joint — 1) a joint formed by fitting a wedge into a v slot or a w slot 2) a joint where two abutting units are held together by a fish plate, q.v …

    Dictionary of ichthyology

  • 10fish-joint — 1) a joint formed by fitting a wedge into a v slot or a w slot 2) a joint where two abutting units are held together by a fish plate, q.v …

    Dictionary of ichthyology