Scarf joint Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end
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Definitions
(a) A joint made by overlapping and bolting or locking together the ends of two pieces of timber that are halved, notched, or cut away so that they will fit each other and form a lengthened beam of the same size at the junction as elsewhere .(b) A joint formed by welding, riveting, or brazing together the overlapping scarfed ends, or edges, of metal rods, sheets, etc.
