| butt joint n. A joint formed by two abutting surfaces placed squarely together. [From butt.] |   |
butt joint
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(Engineering / General Engineering) a joint between two plates, planks, bars, sections, etc., when the components are butted together and do not overlap or interlock. The joint may be strapped with jointing plates laid across it or welded (butt weld) Sometimes shortened to butt
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| Noun | 1. | butt joint - a joint made by fastening ends together without overlapping fish joint - a butt joint formed by bolting fish plates to the sides of two rails or beams joint - junction by which parts or objects are joined together |
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