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finger joint

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A joint, usually glued, in which multiple integral protrusions are fit into mating slots, used especially for manufacturing long moldings.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: arts, business, carpentry, construction, crafts, hobbies, lifestyle, manufacturing, woodworking

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  • French: queue droite — (woodworking) a joint with multiple protrusions and slots
  • Polish: mikrowczep — (woodworking) a joint with multiple protrusions and slots
  • Russian: шипово́е соедине́ние (šipovóje sojedinénije) — (woodworking) a joint with multiple protrusions and slots
  • Swedish: sockerlådssinkning — (woodworking) a joint with multiple protrusions and slots
  • Swedish: slitssinkning — (woodworking) a joint with multiple protrusions and slots