lap joint
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.07 in modern English
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "There is, however, a most important and peculiar element of strength in the ordinary lap-joints for circular seams, as distinguished from straight seams, in the circumstance that the circular lap-joint cannot possibly be distorted like the straight lap-joint, under extreme tension"
- "Using the lap joint in any of its applications provides strength in a cabinet where a butt joint would or could be used."