lap joint

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lap joint]
- /læp dʒɔɪnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lap joint]
- /læp dʒɔɪnt/

Definitions of lap joint words

noun lap joint Also called plain lap. a joint, as between two pieces of metal or timber, in which the pieces overlap without any change in form. 1
noun lap joint any of various joints between two members, as timbers, in which an end or section of one is partly cut away to be overlapped by an end or section of the other, often so that flush surfaces result. 1
noun lap joint a joint made by placing one member over another and fastening them together 0
noun lap joint a joint made by lapping one piece or part over another and fastening them together 0

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Origin of lap joint

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25

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Parts of speech for Lap joint

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lap joint popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lap joint usage trend in Literature

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