Butt-joint definition
A joint formed by two abutting surfaces placed squarely together.
noun
Any joint made by fastening two pieces of wood or metal together end to end or at right angles without overlapping: it is sometimes strengthened with an added part or parts.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
butt-joint
Plural:
butt-jointsOrigin of butt-joint
- From butt
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition