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Tongue-and-groove joints

Scope note

Joints made by fitting a projecting rib on one piece into a groove in another. If the pieces are metal, the joint may also be welded. For plastic or wood pieces, the joint may be glued. MEANS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300045386

Broader Terms used

simple joints

Narrower Terms used

tongue-and-lip joints

Equivalent Terms used

tongue-and-groove joint

Created

13yrs ago

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