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Butt joints

Scope note

Square joints between two members at right angles to each other. The contact surface of the outstanding member is cut square and fits flush to the surface of the other member. MEANS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300045380

Broader Terms used

<joints by form>

Narrower Terms used

oblique joints
hopper joints

Term used for

end joints
joints, butt
joints, end

Equivalent Terms used

butt joint

Created

13yrs ago

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